Intellectual Disability (ID)
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This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which affects conceptual, social, and practical skills. It is diagnosed when these limitations are present before the age of 18. Individuals with ID may learn and develop at a slower rate than their peers, and their ability to live independently may be impacted.
Delayed Development:
Individuals with ID may exhibit delays in reaching developmental milestones such as sitting, crawling, walking, and talking.
Learning Difficulties:
Problems with learning new information, understanding concepts, and applying knowledge to new situations are common.
Communication Challenges:
Difficulty with speech and language development, including understanding and expressing themselves, can be a significant symptom.
Social and Behavioral Problems:
Social interaction difficulties, problems with understanding social cues, and challenges with regulating emotions and behavior can occur.
Adaptive Behavior Limitations:
Difficulties in areas like self-care (e.g., dressing, eating, toileting), practical skills (e.g., managing money, using transportation), and problem-solving are often seen.
Conceptual Skills:
Individuals may have trouble with abstract thinking, reasoning, and understanding cause and effect.
Varied Severity:
Symptoms can range from mild, where individuals can learn basic skills and live relatively independently with some support, to profound, where individuals require constant care and supervision.