What is IDD?

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explains Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), including their differences, causes, and impacts on daily life. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis, tailored support, and reducing stigma. Useful for individuals, families, and providers seeking understanding, resources, and evidence-based strategies to help people with IDD thrive.

Channel: Psych Hub Duration: 0:03:51

Questions

1. Why is proper diagnosis of IDD important?

It permanently cures the condition It prevents all types of disabilities It eliminates the need for professional interventions It ensures access to needed services and support strategies

2. What does IDD stand for?

Intellectual Disability Diagnosis Individual Developmental Disorders Inclusive Disability Diagnosis Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3. Which of the following is an example of a developmental disability?

Asthma Diabetes Autism Hypertension

4. How is intellectual disability diagnosed?

By self-reported difficulties By professional assessments of reasoning, social, and practical skills By teacher recommendations By IQ score alone

5. When do developmental disabilities typically appear?

Before age 22 At birth only After age 40 During teenage years

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