Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Approximately 6.5 million people are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
PCORI has supported 87 research studies and other projects with a focus on intellectual and developmental disabilities. (As of February 2023)
PCORI has awarded about $114 million to fund comparative clinical effectiveness research studies and research-focused projects on intellectual and developmental disabilities. (As of February 2023)
PCORI funds research to help people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and those who care for them, like their family members and doctors, have more information to make the best healthcare decisions they can, improve healthcare delivery, and reduce health disparities.
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Funding high-priority research | Building capacity for PCOR |
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Dissemination and implementation activities | Enhancing efficiency and research design |
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PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs)
Spotlights: Ongoing Studies and Projects
Results that Support Better-Informed Decisions
Congress Identifies Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as Research PriorityAs part of the 2019 legislation that reauthorized PCORI’s funding for 10 years, Congress included research on intellectual and developmental disabilities as a priority research topic. |
Evidence Updates from PCORI-Funded Studies
Antipsychotics for Children with Hyperactivity or Disruptive Disorders
Clinicians often prescribe antipsychotics for children and adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders (DICDs). A review of research studies weighed the benefits and harms of antipsychotic treatment for children diagnosed with ADHD and DICDs.
Topic Briefs
Treatment for Insomnia and Other Sleep Disturbances Among Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Many IDDs are associated with increased risk for sleep disorders, which can contribute to or exacerbate cognitive or behavioral issues and cause stress for people with IDD and their caregivers. This topic brief aims to identify existing evidence for interventions to treat sleep disorders in children or adults with IDD.
PCORI Stories
Breaking Down Barriers for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
Read about a world-famous puppeteer and a community activist who bring their firsthand experiences with disabilities to a PCORI-funded project to provide easier access to community venues for children with IDDs and their families.
Featured Videos
Additional Studies and Projects
View a selection of additional PCORI-funded research studies and Engagement projects that focus on intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Stakeholder Meetings/Workshops
PCORI-hosted stakeholder meetings and workshops offer the opportunity to gain insights and perspectives from members of different stakeholder communities. Watch these webinars to learn more.