Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Diana Ruth Andrea Barron; Wei Ker-Chiah

The Singapore Family Physician

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Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Author(s):

Diana Ruth Andrea Barron
Wei Ker-Chiah

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 40 No 2 - Improving Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities

Page(s):

34 - 42

Publication date:

1 April 2014

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

People with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder are vulnerable to the same spectrum of mental and physical illness as the general population. Due to unique challenges, they remain at risk of health inequalities resulting in elevated mortality from preventable causes. This article aims to equip the primary physician with greater familiarity and understanding of the varied needs for this sub-group of patients and hence supporting them to lead healthier lives.