Developmental Disabilities Resources

Mental Health Resources for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This website provides information to assist providers and families of individuals with a developmental disability and mental health needs.

Co-Occurring Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Practice Parameter

PARAMETER GOAL

1. To provide staff guidance on treatment standards for providing mental health interventions for individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
2. Individuals with developmental disabilities:
   1. Have a high rate of co-occurring mental health issues.
   2. May require specialty mental health services.
3. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition,
   1. Prevalence of mental disorders in people with intellectual disabilities is three to four times higher than individuals in the general population.
   2. Many individuals with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will meet the diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders.
      1. 70% of youth with ASD meet criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder.
      2. 40 % meet criteria for two or more disorders
4. Mental health services for individuals with co-occurring I/DD can effectively:
   1. Treat mental health conditions.
   2. Contribute to developing healthy personal goals.

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Last updated: 1/7/25