Episode # 46 - Understanding Intellectual Developmental Disorders – Evaluation, Services, and Support

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss intellectual developmental disorders, previously known as mental retardation before the federal government officially redefined the term to intellectual disability.

They explain how an individual is evaluated and diagnosed with an intellectual disability, what services students with intellectual disabilities can receive during their education and what support continues after they leave the public school system.

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