They may have difficulty in social situations and problems with social cues and judgment. These people can care for themselves, but might need more instruction and support than the typical person. Many can live in independent situations, but some still need the support of a group home.
About 10 percent of those with intellectual disabilities fall into the moderate category. Only about 3 or 4 percent of those diagnosed with intellectual disability fall into the severe category.
These people can only communicate on the most basic levels. They cannot perform all self-care activities independently and need daily supervision and support.
Most people in this category cannot successfully live an independent life and will need to live in a group home setting. People with profound intellectual disability require round-the-clock support and care. They depend on others for all aspects of day-to-day life and have extremely limited communication ability. Frequently, people in this category have other physical limitations as well. About 1 to 2 percent of people with intellectual disabilities fall into this category.
According to the new DSM-V, though, someone with severe social impairment so severe they would fall into the moderate category, for example may be placed in the mild category because they have an IQ of 80 or So the changes in the DSM-V require mental health professionals to assess the level of impairment by weighing the IQ score against the person's ability to perform day-to-day life skills and activities.
Read about the types of intellectual disabilities. Medically reviewed by Harry Croft, MD. All Rights Reserved. Site last updated November 11, The category details are as follows: Mild intellectual disability IQ 50 to 70 Slower than typical in all developmental areas No unusual physical characteristics Able to learn practical life skills Attains reading and math skills up to grade levels 3 to 6 Able to blend in socially Functions in daily life About 85 percent of people with intellectual disabilities fall into the mild category and many even achieve academic success.
Moderate intellectual disability IQ 35 to 49 Noticeable developmental delays i. Severe intellectual disability IQ 20 to 34 Considerable delays in development Understands speech, but little ability to communicate Able to learn daily routines May learn very simple self-care Needs direct supervision in social situations Only about 3 or 4 percent of those diagnosed with intellectual disability fall into the severe category. Back to Health A to Z. A learning disability affects the way a person learns new things throughout their lifetime.
Find out how a learning disability can affect someone and where you can find support. A learning disability affects the way a person understands information and how they communicate.
This means they can have difficulty:. Around 1. It's thought up to , people have a severe learning disability. This figure is increasing. Some people with a mild learning disability can talk easily and look after themselves but may need a bit longer than usual to learn new skills. Other people may not be able to communicate at all and have other disabilities as well. Some adults with a learning disability are able to live independently, while others need help with everyday tasks, such as washing and dressing, for their whole lives.
It depends on the person's abilities and the level of care and support they receive. Children and young people with a learning disability may also have special educational needs SEN. Some learning disabilities are diagnosed at birth, such as Down's syndrome. Others might not be discovered until the child is old enough to talk or walk. Once your child is diagnosed with a learning disability, your GP can refer you for any specialist support you may need.
You'll begin to get to know the team of professionals who will be involved in your or your child's care.
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