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• Debates about dedifferentiation: twenty-first century thinking about people with intellectual disabilities as distinct members of the disability group
• Dedifferentiation Position Statement
• Literature review published in RAPIDD
• Shorter summary of Position Statement

Disability policies increasingly refer to ‘people with disability’, often failing to recognize the unique issues associated with having an intellectual disability. There are advantages and disadvantages to this stance. For example, it can mean that specialist knowledge about supporting people with intellectual disability to participate is not recognised and that practice and programs are not well adapted to their needs. But it can also strengthen advocacy and avoid the stigma often associated with being labelled as having an intellectual disability. ASID has used the term Dedifferentiation to refer this trend of not differentiating people with intellectual disability as a particular group. ASID, in collaboration with Professors Jennifer Clegg and Christine Bigby has developed a position statement on Dedifferentiation, and two background papers, a literature review published in RAPIDD and a shorter summary.  

 

• 2017 August - AADDM The Importance of Physical and Mental Health for People with Intellectual Disability in the Criminal Justice System Endorsement

• 2010 May - Restrictive Practices