Common comorbidities include sleep impairments, gastrointestinal issues, psychiatric disorders, and epilepsy. 

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Individuals with genetic conditions associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Syndromic IDDs

Jeste, S., Hyde, C., Distefano, C., Halladay, A., Ray, S., Porath, M., Wilson, R. B., & Thurm, A. (2020). Changes in access to educational and healthcare services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during COVID‐19 restrictions. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 64(11), 825–833. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12776

 Changes in access to educational and healthcare services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during COVID‐19 restrictions

A large number of those with Syndromic IDDs receive special education services where they are either embedded in the general education classes or in a special education classroom.

Behavioral supports and interventions are also provided in and out of the classroom through services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral services.

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