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What falls under intellectual disability?

Leia Doyle

What falls under intellectual disability?

Intellectual disability1 involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas: intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem solving, judgement) adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living)

What is the legal definition status of a person with an intellectual disability?

An individual is generally diagnosed as having an intellectual disability when: (1) the person’s intellectual functioning level (IQ) is below 70-75; (2) the person has significant limitations in adaptive skill areas as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical skills; and (3) the disability originated before the …

Can a person with intellectual disability get SSI?

Because adults with ID often have significant intellectual and functional limitations that affect their ability to work, many qualify for SSI payments, DI benefits, or both. The SSI and DI programs use the same medical eligibility criteria for working-age adults.

How do you qualify for intellectual disability?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Sec. 300.8) states that an intellectual disability “means significantly subaverage functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.”

What are the benefits for intellectual disability?

Top 3 benefits of work for people with an intellectual disability

  • Creates independence. Having a job to go to every day where you have responsibilities and things to get done can helps build your independence.
  • New skills and abilities.

How can intellectual disability be improved?

Steps to help your intellectually disabled child include:

  1. Learn everything you can about intellectual disabilities.
  2. Encourage your child’s independence.
  3. Get your child involved in group activities.
  4. Stay involved.
  5. Get to know other parents of intellectually disabled children.