International Association for the
Scientific Study of Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities
IASSIDD

The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) is the first and only worldwide group dedicated to the scientific study of intellectual disability.

Founded in 1964 as the International Association for the Scientific Study of Mental Deficiency, IASSIDD is an international, interdisciplinary and scientific non-governmental organization which promotes worldwide research and exchange of information on intellectual disabilities.

SUPPORTING IASSIDD

Make a difference to the future of IASSIDD and our mission to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can donate to IASSIDD using our STRIPE donation link https://donate.stripe.com/9AQ6s27Sj5Ydfew28b or scanning the QR code for a quick and easy way to contribute!

OUR VISION

A world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling and healthy lives, as valued members of their communities, and where they experience the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as articulated in United Nations conventions.

OUR MISSION

To promote the development of new knowledge, research and other scholarly activities, as well as the application of knowledge, to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and those who support them.

IASSIDD Mailing List

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OUR VALUES

• Respect for the inherent dignity of all people regardless of disability, age, gender and ethnicity
• Openness and tolerance for differences in people, practices and cultures
• The right of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, advocates and communities to contribute to the research agenda, research processes, and to have access to research findings in a meaningful way
• The importance of scientific integrity and methodological rigour in research, within an ethical framework
• The importance of policy, practice and education being informed by scientific evidence

OUR AIMS

• Enable international collaboration and leadership in research
• Encourage a perspective that takes into account the interests, human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and those who support them throughout the world.
• Stimulate high quality and innovative research encompassing interdisciplinary interests and methodological diversity.
• Engage in worldwide exchange of evidence-based knowledge with relevant stakeholders. This activity includes, but is not limited to, the organisation of congresses, conferences, roundtables, and workshops, and the publication of journals, a website and newsletters.
  

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Journals

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research (JIDR)

A reduced-rate subscription to JIDR is available to all IASSIDD members. To access the journal, log in as a member an the appropriate links will appear in the login area.

The Journal of Intellectual Disability Research is devoted exclusively to the scientific study of intellectual disability and publishes papers reporting original observations in this field. The subject matter is broad and includes, but is not restricted to, finding from biological, educational, genetic, medical, psychiatric, psychological and sociological studies, and ethical, philosophical, and legal contributions that increase knowledge on the treatment and prevention of intellectual disability and of associated impairments and disabilities, and/or inform public policy and practice. Expert reviews on themes in which recent research has produced notable advances will be included. Such reviews will normally be by invitation. Anyone expert in his/her particular field wishing to submit an uninvited review is advised to seek prior guidance from the editor. The journal also includes brief reports, occasional letters, and an ‘Hypothesis’ section. All papers are assessed by expert referees.

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Special Interest Research Groups

Special Interest Research Groups provide opportunities for international and multidisciplinary networking among members of IASSIDD within the same area of interest, creating opportunities to share information, develop initiatives, find new colleagues and increase visibility to newcomers in the field. Through SIRGs, members may easily cooperate on common themes of interests.

IASSIDD supports thirteen SIRGs. They are:

• Aging and Intellectual Disability
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health
• Comparative Policy and Practice
• Down Syndrome
• Ethics & Intellectual Disability
• Families
• Health Issues
• Inclusive Education
• Inclusive Research
• Parenting with Intellectual Disability
• Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
• Quality of Life

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