Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on research concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The journal explores themes of caregiver support, including the implementation of training programs and the challenges families face in accessing respite care. It also examines inclusive research practices, barriers and facilitators to participation for individuals with IDD, and issues related to gender and sexual self-determination for adults with IDD. Additionally, the journal addresses the experiences of parents migrating with children with special needs and their satisfaction with services in new countries.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
1934-9491 / 1934-9556
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Community and Home CareQ2
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ2
EducationQ2
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ2
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Education, SpecialRehabilitation
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental HealthEducationCommunity and Home Care
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Family and Disability Support ResearchDown syndrome and intellectual disability researchDisability Education and EmploymentAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchDisability Rights and RepresentationAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareHealthcare innovation and challengesRetirement, Disability, and EmploymentChronic Disease Management StrategiesGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes