Adults with Learning Difficulties have a predisposition to the following conditions

• Cerebral Palsy
• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Down’s Syndrome
• Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Neurofibromatosis
• PKU [Phenylketonuria]
• Prader Willi Syndrome
• Prematurity
• Rett Syndrome
• Tuberous Sclerosis
• Turner Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Thyroid Disorders
• Demetia
• ADHD
• Autistic spectrum Disorder

All and any of these have an impact on :-

Nutritional intake

Nutritional processes and

Metabolic processes – including :-

• Dyspepsia
• Pica
• Polydipsia
• Hyperphagia
• Rumination
• Drooling
• Bruxism
• Choking
• Posture / mobility
• Sensory disabilities

UK Trends for Drugs vs Nutritional issues