spoken, written, sign language) substantially below age level, beginning in the early developmental period, and not due to other disorders or conditions Persistent deficits in comprehension or production of language (e.g. Used in exceptional circumstances for individuals over 5 years old whose intellectual disability cannot be assessed because of sensory or physical impairments.ĭeficits in language, speech, or in any behaviors affecting verbal and nonverbal communications Pertains to those under 5 years old whose intellectual functioning can not be systematically assessed.ģ19 Unspecified intellectual disability (Intellectual developmental disorder) Intellectual disability (Intellectual developmental disorder)ĭeficits in intellectual functioning and every day adaptive functioning with onset during the developmental period. DISORDERS, DEFINITIONS & CODES:ĭisorders with onset in the developmental period, often before starting school, and characterized by a range of developmental deficits that impair normal functioning.

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