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UrduOzone pollution is getting worse as the climate warms. Now interdisciplinary research from the University of Utah documents compelling link between prenatal exposures on Utah’s Wasatch Front and increased risk of intellectual disability.
Tag: Intellectual Disability
VR headsets could be life changing for people with intellectual disability
Immersive virtual reality could open up a whole new world for people with intellectual disability, enabling them to learn practical life skills much faster without relying on caregivers, according to a new study.
Dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability
Both genetic and acquired factors contribute to the onset of intellectual disability (ID), and people with ID are presumed to be at a higher risk of developing dementia.
Boosting certain brain cells diminished hypersensitivity in Fragile X mice
Study suggests modulating the activity of certain neurons could be an effective approach to restoring circuit function.
IQ changes over time may help track development, guide intervention in autistic youth
A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds that changes in the IQ level of autistic youth may help predict their developmental path as adolescents.
Researchers reveal the role of the CHAMP1 gene in neuronal development
Intellectual disability affects roughly 2-3% of the world’s population. Scientists understand the genes related to intellectual disability, but how the mutations of these genes cause this developmental disorder remains largely unknown.
Social-sexual education for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
People with neurodevelopmental disabilities are often not given the tools to create romantic relationships in a meaningful, safe way. This puts them at risk for sexual abuse. A new educational program, tested in partnership with the UC Davis MIND Institute, may help foster healthy, romantic relationships.
Genetic Cause of Neurodevelopmental Disorder Discovered
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers identified a new gene that may be linked to certain neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
Study finds risk of leukemia higher than expected in children with Down syndrome
The risk of childhood leukemia among kids with Down syndrome is higher than predicted, according to a new study led by UC Davis and UC San Francisco researchers. Early diagnosis remains critical.
Validating NIH Toolbox to help evaluate cognitive processing in people with intellectual disability
Cognitive processing in people with intellectual disability can now be accurately assessed thanks to UC Davis Health researchers who updated and validated series of tests, part of the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery.