A cross-sectional study of 165 children and adults with moderate to profound intellectual disability linked anxiety scores with auditory sensory differences, intolerance of uncertainty, and physical ...

A major challenge in testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is finding accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works. A new study by researchers at the ...

A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in risk, with 2023 rates of nearly 1 ...

Among people with intellectual disabilities, while there are delays or difficulties in general intelligence and the ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

The Ministry of Education is finalising a specialised curriculum for learners with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, a move expected to address longstanding gaps in inclusive education and ...

A first-of-its-kind Portuguese study of 234 adults with intellectual disabilities aged 45 and older finds that nearly half ...

Over the past decade, more adults in the US report experiencing problems with concentration, memory, and decision-making. While adults of all ages reported these issues, researchers found that the ...

Researchers who advised the Covid inquiry explain why protecting people with intellectual disabilities requires planning ...

People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

A new study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability. A major challenge in testing new therapies for people ...