Autonomy of minors with neurodevelopmental disorders linked to better physical and mental health in their caregivers

A team of researchers from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in ...
The Scientist

Glutamatergic Synapses Act as a Hub for Intellectual Disability

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

Genetic Testing May Alter Care For Almost Half With Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Including genetic testing in evaluations for children with autism, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders often leads to major changes in care, researchers say. In a study ...
Science Daily

Researchers identify a genetic cause of intellectual disability affecting tens of thousands

Researchers have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The findings will improve clinical diagnostic ...
Medscape

Rett Syndrome: Model of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects girls, most of whom have mutations in the transcription regulatory gene MECP2. However, mutations in MECP2 also have been ...