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- Definition of intellectual disability has been modified by AAMR over time
- Intellectual disability is an interaction between limitations in intellectual functioning and environment
- Evaluation is multidimensional, including intellectual functioning, adaptive skills, psychological/emotional considerations, physical/health/etiological considerations, and environmental considerations
- Classification is based on the intensity of support needed
- Support can help individuals with intellectual disability advance
- Classification is not based on IQ levels
- System of classification is based on intensity of support needed
- Four levels of support: limited, intermittent, extensive, and generalized
- Focus is on providing appropriate support rather than categorizing individuals based on their intellectual functioning
- Intellectual disability is not a static state and individuals can progress with appropriate support.
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