Category: Psychological Testing

Understanding Intellectual Developmental Disorder

Intellectual Developmental Disorder (also called Intellectual Disability) means a person needs extra help to develop skills like reading, writing, socializing, and taking care of themselves. People with this diagnosis may need more time, patience, and support to reach their full potential. With the right help, your child with Intellectual Disability will: Learn new skills Build close relationships Live a happy, fulfilling life   How Is This Diagnosed? A psychologist, who is professional trained to understand how people think and learn, can diagnose Intellectual Disability. To make the diagnosis, the psychologist will: Give tests to see how your child is doing ... Read more