IntellectAbility President Dr. Craig Escudé Appointed to AADMD Board as Liaison to HELEN Journal

Dr. Escudé’s clinical and educational experience is transforming IDD healthcare

CLEARWATER , FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Escudé’s clinical and educational experience is transforming IDD healthcare
IntellectAbility president, Craig Escudé, MD, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) as its official liaison to HELEN: The Journal of Human Exceptionality.

Dr. Escudé has more than 30 years of experience in the IDD field, including over 20 years as a physician providing clinical care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As president of IntellectAbility, he develops education for clinicians and professional supporters, including the Curriculum in IDD Healthcare eLearn course and Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare book. He also contributes to HELEN, including its “Unlocking Behaviors” article series.

Dr. Escudé says, “HELEN creates space for clinical knowledge and the experiences of people with disabilities to inform one another. I’m honored to serve as AADMD’s liaison to the Journal and to support conversations that help improve healthcare for people with IDD.”
Dr. Escudé's work at IntellectAbility has centered on closing gaps in clinical training for IDD healthcare, giving clinicians and supporters practical tools they can apply in everyday care.

In his role as liaison, Dr. Escudé will help strengthen the connection between AADMD's interdisciplinary membership and HELEN's community of clinicians, self-advocates, families, and educators. The appointment reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that clinical expertise and lived experience work hand in hand to improve healthcare for people with IDD.

About AADMD

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry is a non-profit, membership organization of interdisciplinary health professionals — including primary care physicians, medical specialists, dentists, nurses, and other clinicians — committed to improving the quality of healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To learn more, visit www.AADMD.org.

About HELEN: The Journal of Human Exceptionality
Helen: The Journal of Human Exceptionality was named in honor of Helen Keller, a role model, disability rights advocate, political activist, and lecturer who overcame significant disabilities as a child. Just like Helen Keller, this publication represents the many champions in the field of disability. We offer high-caliber content from patients, parents, caregivers, clinicians, and educators alike. We feature interdisciplinary health professionals with a strong focus on the self-advocate perspective. To learn more, visit helenjournal.org.

About IntellectAbility

IntellectAbility is the exclusive provider of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST^®), the industry-leading, validated screening tool that helps providers, states, and support teams identify health risks early and better support at-risk populations, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or complex medical needs, and aging adults. Alongside the HRST, our training solutions and person-centered services strengthen workforce capability, reduce preventable risk, and support better health outcomes. We partner with organizations nationwide to turn risk awareness into action. To learn more, visit IntellectAbility.com.

Mahima Dave, MPH
IntellectAbility
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