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 ...

Researchers are uncovering how disrupted glutamatergic synapses drive diverse forms of intellectual disability, revealing new ...

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 10, heard oral arguments in Hamm vs. Smith, a capital case that could reshape how courts evaluate intellectual disability under Atkins v. Virginia and its ...

Mutations in "junk DNA" could be responsible for rare genetic cases of intellectual disability, new research hints. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Byron Black was sentenced to death for three 1998 murders. His attorneys have long argued his intellectual disabilities should bar him from execution. A 2021 state law allows courts to review death ...

People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for various health problems. In general, they tend to be engaged in less physical activity. In Canada and the U.S. alike, people with ...