Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...
Healthline

What’s the Difference Between an Intellectual Disability and a Learning Disability?

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...
The Conversation

People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn’t support them

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in three people with disability aged 35 to 44 years have parenting ...
The Globe and Mail

When a child with intellectual disabilities becomes an adult, the financial system can fail them

A child’s 18th or 19th birthday is generally a milestone. A step toward independence. A moment to celebrate. But for families of young adults with intellectual disabilities, those who struggle to ...
The Conversation

People with intellectual disability have a right to sexuality – but their families have concerns

People with intellectual disability are entitled to their human rights like everyone else. Shutterstock Many South Africans living with intellectual disability don’t have opportunities to be part of ...