
About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
Aug 12, 2012 · Intellectual disability 1 starts any time before a child turns 18 and is characterized by differences with both: Intellectual functioning or intelligence, which include the ability to …
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Aug 25, 2020 · Intellectual functioning or intelligence, which include the ability to learn, reason, problem solve, and other skills; and Adaptive behavior, which includes everyday social and life …
What causes intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs)?
Aug 9, 2012 · IDDs have a variety of causes. Some possible causes include genetic mutations, chromosome abnormalities, infection during pregnancy, preterm birth, and traumatic brain injury.
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Jun 24, 2020 · A learning disability is not an indication of a person’s intelligence. Learning disabilities are different from learning problems due to intellectual and developmental …
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Dec 19, 2023 · Congenital anomalies, previously referred to as birth defects, are structural (how the body is built) or functional (how the body works) anomalies present at birth that can cause …
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) Resources
May 9, 2024 · American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) : Professional society on intellectual and developmental disabilities geared toward researchers …
How do healthcare providers diagnose intellectual and ... - NICHD
Aug 9, 2012 · A test of intelligence or cognition is typically used to diagnose an intellectual disability. Clinicians will also observe a child’s behavior for signs of a disability and assess …
What are the types of congenital anomalies? - NICHD
Nervous system or brain problems. These include intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, speech or language difficulties, seizures, and movement trouble. Some …
What are some signs of learning disabilities? - NICHD
Mar 6, 2017 · Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning …
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Nov 22, 2023 · The extra chromosome disrupts the normal course of development and results in the physical features and intellectual and developmental disabilities associated with the …