Publisher
Journal Description
The Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and clinical practice related to intellectual disabilities in children and adults. Established in 2013 and published quarterly by Lifescience Global, the journal provides a professional platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare practitioners to disseminate high-quality scientific findings. Under the leadership of its Co-Editors-in-Chief, Wenn Barnabas Lawson and Lori Ann Dotson, the journal maintains rigorous academic standards and promotes evidence-based approaches in diagnosis, intervention, and care.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case reports, and short communications that address medical, psychological, social, and ethical aspects of intellectual disability. Indexed in major international databases and covered by Scopus from 2013 to 2025, the journal ensures broad visibility and accessibility for published work. Through its commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and peer review, the journal supports the global exchange of knowledge and the improvement of clinical and public health practices.
Focus and Scope
The Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on research related to the identification, prevention, and management of intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. It covers prenatal, neonatal, and postnatal screening methods, genetic and metabolic disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and clinical assessment tools. The journal also emphasizes the psychological, behavioral, and psychiatric dimensions of intellectual disability, including mental health comorbidities, cognitive development, and therapeutic interventions.
In addition, the journal encourages interdisciplinary studies that examine the social, ethical, legal, and public health implications of diagnosis and treatment. Areas of interest include family support systems, quality of life, educational and vocational interventions, health policy, and community-based care. By integrating perspectives from medicine, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and public health, the journal aims to advance holistic and person-centered approaches to improving outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.