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 ...

A smartphone app significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved self-esteem and quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study addressed a research gap, highlighting ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

When Eric Hiller graduated from high school, his mother wanted to find the best program for him. She knew that Eric, who has autism, would struggle in a traditional college setting, benefiting most ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The researchers sought to evaluate age-related differences in the mental health presentation of adults with ...

There are over 7 million adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities in the U.S. Yet many day programs for those with developmental disabilities have a cut-off age of 22. Disability ...

The Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., recently hosted its monthly Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities program. The program, which takes place the last ...

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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 ...

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From the age of 2, I have always had at least one close friend in my life who has an array of disabilities. It started with my brother Chase and has expanded outward to his classmates and therapy ...

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