Nature

Effectiveness of an adapted physical activity intervention on health-related physical fitness in adolescents with intellectual disability: a randomized controlled trial

This study aimed to examine the effects of an adapted physical activity (APA) intervention on health-related physical fitness (HRPF) in adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). With a randomized ...
Nature

Studies on intellectual disability identify variants in established genes as well as confirm candidature of new genes

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are complex and diverse neurological conditions that stem from abnormalities of the nervous system and usually arise during early development. They may lead to ...
Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

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 ...
BMJ

Effects of sport or physical recreation for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Correspondence to Dr Leanne Hassett, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2050, Australia; ...