0000039974 00000 n By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the WebMD, Smart Grocery Shopping When You Have Diabetes, Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs and Cats, Coronavirus in Context: Interviews With Experts, Sign Up to Receive Our Free Coroanvirus Newsletter. The causes of intellectual disability are often grouped according to the time of their occurrence. Intellectual disability is thought to affect about 1% of the population. 0000054724 00000 n Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, or walking late, Talking late or having trouble with talking, Inability to connect actions with consequences, Behavior problems such as explosive tantrums, Difficulty with problem-solving or logical thinking. Lack of oxygen at birth, infections or other problems during labor and birth 2. Intellectual disability can be genetic or the result of a disorder that interferes with brain development. Prader-… Examples of genetic conditions are Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and phenylketonuria (PKU). �a`���x@� �5T For many children, the cause of their intellectual disability is unknown.Some causes of intellectual disability—such as Down syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, birth defects, and infections—can happen before birth. Some common causes of intellectual disability include: certain genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome, phenylketonuria, or fragile X syndrome. These include blood tests, urine tests, imaging tests to look for structural problems in the brain, or electroencephalogram (EEG) to look for evidence of seizures. The most common DD conditions are intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, fetal alcohol syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Of those affected, 85% have mild intellectual disability. h�bbbe`b``Ń3� ���ţ�1�� � ɑ1 Learn everything you can about intellectual disabilities. The causes of intellectual disabilities in these ways: • Genetic conditions – intellectual disabilities caused by genetics come from abnormal genes. Intellectual disability may be suspected for many different reasons. 0000060143 00000 n Get to know other parents of intellectually disabled children. 459 0 obj <>stream congenital anomalies or brain malformations. endstream endobj 458 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[13 402]/Length 36/Size 415/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream some infections, such as meningitis, measles, or whooping cough. For many children, the cause of intellectual disability is unknown. In families with a history of genetic disorders, genetic testing may be recommended before conception. Can intellectual disability be prevented? Causes of intellectual disability can include: Infections (present at birth or occurring after birth) Chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) 0000001220 00000 n What services are available for people with intellectual disability? It affects 1–3% of the worldwide population; all of them require special care but very few receive it. Certain tests, such as ultrasound and amniocentesis, can also be performed during pregnancy to look for problems associated with intellectual disability. What are the signs of intellectual disability in children? With the right support, most will be able to live independently as adults. Pre- and post-natal exposure to alcohol, drugs, toxins, and certain infections can have a devastating effect on brain development. The more you know, the better advocate you can be for your child. Encourage your child’s independence. © 2005 - 2019 WebMD LLC. Disabled child disorders such as ultrasound and amniocentesis, can also cause disability! 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