Review:
Intellectual Disabilities
overall review score: 4.2
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score is between 0 and 5
Intellectual disabilities refer to limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which impact an individual's ability to learn, reason, problem-solve, and communicate effectively.
Key Features
- Below-average intellectual functioning
- Difficulties with adaptive behaviors
- Onset before the age of 18
- Impact on daily functioning
Pros
- Increased awareness and understanding can lead to better support and accommodations for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Advocacy and inclusion efforts have improved opportunities for education, employment, and social participation
Cons
- Stigma and discrimination against individuals with intellectual disabilities still exist in society
- Limited access to comprehensive services and resources in some regions