Children & Adolescents Disorder: Intellectual Developmental Disorder
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Intellectual development disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes difficulties with cognitive tasks. Children with intellectual development disorder struggle with learning, communicating, rational thinking, making decisions, and planning. They frequently struggle in school and may also work with friends and do day-to-day tasks such as bathing or dressing. They may appear to be acting out, but the real issue is that they are unsure of appropriate behavior.
The diagnosis of intellectual development disorder is a relatively new one. Previously, these symptoms were referred to as “mental retardation.”
What are the signs and symptoms of an intellectual developmental disorder?
Learning slowly is the most common symptom of intellectual development disorder. Among the specific symptoms are the following:
Children who crawl, walk, or talk later than their peers
Having difficulty keeping up in school
Having difficulty remembering things, solving problems, or learning and applying new information
Difficulties communicating with others, reading body language, and comprehending social cues
Having difficulty making and keeping friends
Having difficulty with daily tasks such as essential self-care or money management
Difficulty organizing tasks or managing responsibilities
How do you diagnose intellectual development disorder?
A child must score less than 70 on an IQ test to be diagnosed with an intellectual development disorder. The IQ test assesses how well they can think and learn.
Children with intellectual developmental disorder struggle with at least two of the following:
Providing and receiving information (communication skills)
Speaking and collaborating with others (interpersonal skills)
Daily living skills, such as dressing and using the restroom
Typically, intellectual development disorder begins before the child is born. It can also be caused by injuries or exposure to toxic substances before age 18.
What factors contribute to intellectual development disorder?
The following are some risk factors for intellectual development disorder:
Factors of genetic origin
The child’s brain did not develop normally while the baby was in the womb.
The mother of the child drank or used drugs while pregnant.
Obstacles to the child’s birth
A severe brain injury
Certain diseases
Seizures
As a baby, the child was neglected.
What is the treatment for intellectual development disorder?
Intellectual development disorder is incurable. Special education and rehabilitation programs can assist children in developing skills that will be useful as adults. The goal is for them to live happy lives and to be able to do things on their own when they are able.
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