Intellectual disability (ID) becomes apparent during childhood and involves deficits in mental abilities, social skills, and core activities of daily living (ADLs) when compared to same … See more

According to both the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and … See more

Intellectual disability affects about 2–3% of the general population. 75–90% of the affected people have mild intellectual disability. Non-syndromic or idiopathic ID accounts for … See more

People with intellectual disabilities are often not seen as full citizens of society. Person-centered planning and approaches are seen as … See more

Among children, the cause of intellectual disability is unknown for one-third to one-half of cases. About 5% of cases are inherited. Genetic defects that cause intellectual … See more

By most definitions, intellectual disability is more accurately considered a disability rather than a disease. Intellectual disability can be … See more

Intellectual disability has been documented under a variety of names throughout history. Throughout much of human history, … See more