OUTLINE

Introduction

Epidemiology

Etiology / Risk factors

Classification/ Clinical features

Problems associated with Intellectual disability

Assessment & Management

Prognosis

Recommendations

Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

Intellectual disability (ID) was known as mental retardation(MR) in ICD 10 and now known as disorders of intellectual development in ICD 11.

It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning ( Reasoning, learning and problem solving) and in the adaptive functioning ( conceptual, social and practical skills).¹

Occurs before the age of 18years.¹

For an assessment to be made its being globally accepted that both the social adaptation and intelligence quotient of the individual is important to determine the level of intellectual disability.¹

Emphasis on social adaptation.

Given advances in health care and social rehabilitation for people living with ID have resulted in a tremendous increase in the life expectancy of this population resulting in a larger and growing number of adults living with ID.