People with cognitive disabilities—like autism, attention deficit and memory loss—are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by a ...

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 ...

Over the past decade, more adults in the US report experiencing problems with concentration, memory, and decision-making. While adults of all ages reported these issues, researchers found that the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with these disabilities were 16% to 18% more likely to be suspended or expelled from school. Those with ...

According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). But a new scoping review out of the University of Adelaide has ...

The researchers found that the age-adjusted self-reported cognitive disability prevalence rose from 5.3% in 2013 to 7.4% in 2023. HealthDay News — Rates of self-reported cognitive disability rose in ...

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 ...

The Ministry of Education is finalising a specialised curriculum for learners with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, a move expected to address longstanding gaps in inclusive education and ...

Developmentally disabled and neurodiverse communities have long been overlooked in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversations. The omission is rooted in the circumstances by which the ...

A University of Iowa study suggests soccer may offer more than physical fitness for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study shows the sport can improve reaction time, ...

Sam Stubbs’s parents were asked about his quality of life while treating him for a lung infection. They realised it was because he was born with Down syndrome.