This page provides brief answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about intellectual disability (ID) and the 12th edition of the AAIDD manual. The 12th edition of the AAIDD manual was published …

Even with help from a decision-making supporter and other supports, the patient is unable to respond to assessment questions to meet the capacity test. The patient will require a substitute decision-maker.

May 1, 2025 · Effective communication with people with intellectual disabilities depends on respectful, patient, and flexible approaches, complemented by appropriate tools and environmental supports.

Jan 27, 2025 · The IDD Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to help primary care providers deliver high-quality care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The person with IDD may have difficulty with language and be unable to describe their symptoms, making it difficult to explore a medical, emotional, social or environmental history, which are the …

People with intellectual disability can experience communication difficulties, especially those with severe and profound levels of intellectual disability. Communication difficulties can act as a barrier to …

Aug 7, 2025 · Intellectual developmental disorder involves limitations to both cognitive functioning and adaptive skills that start in childhood. Some people are born with it — for example, kids with Down …

This guide includes questions that you can ask when supporting someone with a disability during a mental health crisis call. These plain language questions are designed to supplement a crisis call …

In general, people with an intellectual disability, such as Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, learn more slowly than their peers. This can affect communication, reasoning, …

This tool helps primary care providers and others supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) think about possible contributors when these adults present with emotional distress …