Meet Dr. Gabriel Anzueto from the Dan L Duncan Children’s Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Children’s Learning Institute. Learn how intellectual disability impacts children and families, and explore ways to provide support!
Learn More About Intellectual Disability
Find out more about what an intellectual disability is and how it is diagnosed:
- Intellectual Disability from the Cleveland Clinic
- FAQs on Intellectual Disability from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Quick Guide to Intellectual Development Disorder from the Child Mind Institute
- Intellectual Disability from Special Olympics
JUMP TO:
- Learn More About Intellectual Disability
- Videos
- Articles and Websites
- Putting into Practice
- Community Resources
EXPLORE AND LEARN:
Videos
Intellectual Disability Causes and Diagnosis
Dr. Gabriel Anzueto, MD of the Dan L Duncan Children’s Neurodevelopmental Clinic explains common causes of intellectual disability and the diagnostic process.
Education for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Institute on Community Integration presents Diane Browder, PhD, and Colleen Thoma, PhD, discussing best practices and outcomes in education for children with intellectual disabilities.
Reading Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Educators and families learn about effective reading instruction for students with intellectual disabilities from Jill Allor, EdD, at the Center for Dyslexia, Middle Tennessee State University.
Articles and Websites
Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
Texas Health and Human Services provides an overview of the services and supports available for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Information for New and Expecting Parents
National Down Syndrome Congress provides resources to help families understand a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and support pregnancy, infant care, and early development.
Product Safety for Consumers with Intellectual Disabilities
Review product safety recommendations from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit
This toolkit from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center provides information about puberty, sex, and sexuality for teens and adults with neurodevelopmental differences and those who support them. It is available in several languages.
Putting into Practice
These activities are designed for adults and children to do together. They support language development, social and emotional learning, motor skill practice, and play for children with a wide range of abilities. You’ll find practical strategies to help your child build everyday skills. Share an activity with family members or other parents!
Family Care Toolkit
The National Down Syndrome Congress developed this toolkit to provide caregivers with resources for a variety of situations when supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
LifeCourse Library Foundational Tools
Family members can use these tools as they navigate decision-making and planning. Developed by the LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Dance Party
This fun activity encourages your child to move their body to music and imitate others’ actions. Select the Related Resources to explore more from the Circle Activity Collection: Family by the Children’s Learning Institute.
Tips for Reading with Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Reading Rockets offers strategies for engaging children with intellectual disabilities and books to help children and families learn more.
Community Resources
What Is Respite?
Locate respite services in this resource provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Learn more about services provided by The Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability, including respite care, drop-in programs, and more.
Texas Home and Community-Based Supports and Services
Disability Rights Texas identifies home and community-based services.
The Arc of Texas
Find resources for families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc of Texas.
Texas Parent to Parent
Families supporting individuals with disabilities and chronic and mental health conditions can find peer support at Texas Parent to Parent.
Down Syndrome Association of Houston Events
The Down Syndrome Association of Houston shares upcoming events.