Intellectual disability is characterized both by a significantly below-average score on a test of mental ability or intelligence and by limitations in the ability to function in areas of daily life, such as communication, self-care, and getting along in social situations and school activities. Intellectual disability is sometimes referred to as a cognitive disability or mental retardation.
Helpful Links:
CDC webpage on Intellectual Disabilities
American Association on Mental Retardation
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
