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 ...

Scientists have identified the genetic basis of a disorder causing intellectual disability, affecting approximately one in 20,000 young people. The disorder is characterized by symptoms including ...

A global research collaboration has revealed a hidden cause of a rare intellectual disorder associated with severe language delay, epileptic seizures, motor impairment and brain abnormalities. The ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo scientists have discovered a convergent mechanism that may be responsible for how two top-ranked genetic risk factors for autism spectrum disorder/intellectual ...

A free, first-of-its-kind eLearning course addressing critical workforce gaps at the intersection of IDD and substance ...

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 ...

The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

The new facility includes classrooms, game rooms, kitchens and a gym, and will eventually replace River Edge's current locations in Bibb County.

Individuals with a birth weight of less than one kilogram have an increased risk of cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities ...

EdSource · From a juvenile facility to a college dorm room On Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 447, which authorizes public higher education in California to provide educationally ...

Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...