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 ...

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 ...

Rates of self-reported cognitive disability among U.S. adults are on the increase, driven largely by a surprising jump among young adults ages 18 to 39, according to a new Yale study. In their ...

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 ...