When your child grows up, they may be able to work a job that complements their level of ID, live independently, and support themselves. Support services are available to help adults with ID live ...

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 ...

Post-secondary education (PSE) has a potential for improving the IQ of adults with mild intellectual disability (ID), according to a new Bar-Ilan University study. The study examined the impact of PSE ...

New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting persistent and preventable inequities in health outcomes. The research, Life ...

NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

Noah Cox, a lawyer in the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, formed the neurocognitive disorder team built on the premise that prison is not always the right place for someone with this kind ...

Martin McMahon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Despite what President Trump said at a press conference Thursday — "They can be air traffic controllers" — that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former ...

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young adults aged 18-25, with a 51% increase in deaths between 2000 and 2021. Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at a ...

When people talk about diversity and inclusion, they often forget one of the most underrepresented groups in the workforce: individuals with intellectual disabilities. People living with severe autism ...