Intellectual Disability & Genetics

Guides on intellectual disability, Down syndrome and other genetic and developmental conditions, for teens, adults and families.

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Global Developmental Delay in Teenagers: What Happens After a GDD Diagnosis?

Was your child diagnosed with global developmental delay when they were little? Here's what GDD means in Australia, why it's meant to be reassessed, what a reassessment can show, how it fits with the NDIS age rules, and where to get support in Queensland.

16 hours ago5 min read

Illustration of a support worker showing a young man with FASD a visual routine on a tablet

FASD: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most common and most missed developmental disabilities in Australia. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

16 hours ago4 min read

Illustration of a young woman with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and her support worker smiling together over a painting activity

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

22q11.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge syndrome) is one of the most common genetic conditions. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

19 hours ago4 min read

Illustration of a young woman with Williams syndrome playing the ukulele and laughing with her support worker at a cafe

Williams Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Williams syndrome is a genetic condition known for a very social personality, but anxiety and safety can be real challenges. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

2 days ago4 min read

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Fragile X Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that affects learning, anxiety and sensory processing. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps day to day, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

2 days ago5 min read

Illustration of a support worker and a young man with Prader-Willi syndrome preparing a healthy meal together, with a visual routine chart on the wall

Prader-Willi Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects appetite, learning, routine and health. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what good support looks like, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

2 days ago5 min read

Illustration of a support worker and a young man with 16p11.2 deletion syndrome planning his week together in a notebook

16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

16p11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic condition that can affect speech, learning and coordination. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Jun 184 min read

Intellectual Disability: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Intellectual disability affects how a person learns and manages everyday life, and with the right support people keep building skills for life. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Mar 44 min read

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Down Syndrome: What It Is and How to Support Teens and Adults

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome 21. Here's what it can look like for teens and adults, including health in adulthood, what helps, how the NDIS fits in, and how we support people on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Oct 30, 20254 min read