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 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 ...

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 ...

Older adults who experienced delirium while hospitalized for COVID-19 had increases in functional disability and cognitive impairment in the 6 months after discharge, according to a prospective cohort ...

A new study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability. A major challenge in testing new therapies for people ...

Borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) isn’t currently a stand-alone diagnosis. Some diagnostic guidelines use it as a descriptive code, while others include it within a broader spectrum of ...

It's an extremely nuanced relationship. The post GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Though the Reason Why Probably ...

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 ...

Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility (Open) has published a policy brief presenting key recommendations for improving the clarity and availability of information on federal and provincial ...