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Children, youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) experience high rates of both health and mental health concerns. These impact significantly on quality of life of the individual concerned as well as their families, caregivers and the community.

British Columbia has closed its institutions for individuals with DD, but the struggle to develop quality specialized services where appropriate, as well as ensuring access to generic health services continues. This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically the conference will focus on topics such as Epilepsy; Aging in Down Syndrome; Overeating and Obesity in Prader Willi Syndrome; Sexual Health; Self Injurious Behaviour (SIB) and other challenging behaviours as well as 'co-morbid health conditions' such as dysphagia, pain and mobility issues.