BACKGROUND: Neurodevelopmental and functional impairments are among the most consequential morbidities for survivors of ...

Purpose To determine the developmental trajectory of early cognitive and adaptive skills in young children with retinoblastoma from diagnosis to 5 years of age. Patients and Methods Ninety-four ...

PURPOSETo describe the trajectory of cognitive and adaptive functioning in pediatric patients with retinoblastoma from diagnosis through age 10. This is an extension of a previous report that discu ...

In the context of Alzheimer's, adaptive functioning refers to how well a person with Alzheimer's can navigate the demands of their environment and manage their daily life, including communication ...

A Virginia death row inmate’s claim that he can’t be executed because he is intellectually disabled could turn on his ability to handle everyday tasks.

A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals focused on Alfredo Prieto’s so-called “adaptive functioning” at a recent hearing. The court usually takes several weeks to issue an opinion ...

A neuropsychological evaluation is recommended for individuals having trouble with cognitive, emotional and/or adaptive functioning. Common symptoms include forgetfulness, changes in behavior and ...