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Children and young people health
Children and young people with intellectual disability have health needs.
Some health needs are the same as all children and young people.
Some health needs are more common for children and young people with intellectual disability.
Children and young people need support with health.
It is important for them and families to know about their health needs.
Children and young people with intellectual disability need support to meet their health needs.
Some of these health needs are:
- the same as all children and young people
- shared by other children and young people with intellectual disability.
For children, young people and their families, it is important to:
- learn about their own health needs
- connect with supports and services
- find people who share their experiences.