Track: Intellectual Disabilities

Psychology 2025

Brain Mechanisms in Cognitive Disabilities:
Understanding the brain mechanisms and genetic factors contributing to ID, with a focus on recent discoveries in neuroscience.

Psychosocial Impacts of Intellectual Disabilities:
Exploring the psychological and emotional challenges individuals with ID experience, including stigma, self-esteem, and social integration.

Diagnostic Approaches and Tools for ID:
Best practices for diagnosing and assessing intellectual disabilities, including the role of neuropsychological testing and other diagnostic tools.

Therapeutic Interventions and Support Strategies:
Evidence-based interventions for improving cognitive, social, and adaptive functioning in individuals with ID, with a focus on family involvement and community-based care.

Inclusive Education and Employment Opportunities:
The importance of inclusive educational systems and employment programs, focusing on how individuals with ID can be empowered to lead fulfilling lives.

Recent Research and Innovations in ID Treatment:
Highlighting new findings in neurodevelopmental disorders associated with ID, and the role of technology in enhancing care (e.g., digital health solutions).

Policy and Advocacy for Intellectual Disabilities:
Discussing global and regional policies related to the rights and care of individuals with ID, and the role of advocacy in improving access to resources.

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Gain an updated understanding of the causes and diagnostic tools for intellectual disabilities.
  2. Learn about advanced therapeutic techniques and interventions to improve quality of life.
  3. Understand the psychosocial aspects of living with an intellectual disability and how to address these challenges in a clinical and community setting.
  4. Explore the importance of inclusive education and how to facilitate social integration for individuals with ID.