intellectual function – ASF Weekly Science Podcasts

In a study over over 64 MILLION people across the US, COVID-19 has been shown to be most deadly to those with an intellectual disability. This was once a theory, now it is a proven fact. Take action! Write your governor and demand that intellectual disability and neurodevelopment disorders be put on the priority list … Continue reading "COVID-19 is especially deadly to the IDD community"

Separating out those with ASD with an intellectual disability from those with ASD without an intellectual disability can more precisely identify factors that influence probability of having a child with ASD as well as factors which can prevent or preclude services. For example, in those without an intellectual disability, there seems to be stronger heritable … Continue reading "Lumping or splitting ASD with intellectual disability? What’s the difference?"