Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

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 ...

For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating needs and ideas can be difficult. Many rely on intense individualized ...

This article is being published in conjunction with a special October 2022 issue of the Health Affairs journal dedicated entirely to Disability and Health. There are numerous health inequities for ...

A new adaptive fitness program in San Diego is helping kids and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities build muscle, confidence and social skills. State of play: Three friends, ...

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - An inclusive program is coming to Peterson Park in Moline this summer. Organizers said the Adaptive Park Pop-Ups offer a welcoming environment where kids in kindergarten through ...

Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism. This new study, published today in The American Journal of ...