Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual disability. DMD is an inherited (passed ...

Since 1987, March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the US. This month recognizes individuals ...

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Details of Waldon's intellectual disability were presented by his defense ... Some resulted in hospital visits for treatment and such injuries “can lead to brain damage and health issues.” ...

Kennedy Jr. to lead a commission charged with addressing autism and other "health burdens." A series of 14-by-48-foot billboards with a gigantic "#DWord" as the dominant visual are part of a campaign ...

By definition, children with intellectual disability have core developmental delays reflected in their performance ... When searching for terms referring to intervention and support, only “patient,” ...

MIT researchers suggests a potential molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndrome by enhancing NMDA subunit function.

Political anxiety has become a dominant theme in our culture. We present some of the prominent features and suggestions about ...

In a large study of more than 3.5 million adults, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Drexel ...

Misuse of prescribed stimulants, tranquilizers, and pain relievers by 18- to 49-year-olds was twice that of those without ...

While many students with disabilities are covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal figures show that 3% of students are served under Section 504 alone. The latest 504 ...