Recent Advances in the Understanding and Intervention of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Mini Review

Abstract

The diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has changed over time, adopting a broader, more precise, and inclusive conception. Similarly, knowledge about the etiology of IDD and treatment options has also evolved in recent years, with perspectives on the development of new interventions such as gene therapy, for example. In this sense, this mini-review aimed to analyze some key points in the understanding of IDD and possibilities for therapeutic interventions.