Intellectual Disability
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to learn, think, and function in daily life. It’s also known as an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).
US Cases: 7.5million
World Cases: 154 millionn
Sex Ratio: 2M/F
Age Onset: Conceptin
Brain Area: cerebrum,cerebellum
Symptoms: significant limitations
Progression: increasing time online, irritated if not
Therapies: talk therapy
Medications: naltrexone,escitakpprom,bupropion
YouTube Video: What Is An Intellectual Disability? | Ask Cleveland Clinic’s Expert
Amazon or Library book: Demystifying Disability
Support Groups:
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, https://www.aaidd.org