Condition
Intellectual Disability
A condition that begins in childhood and involves limits in learning, reasoning and everyday living skills.
Also called: developmental disability, cognitive disability, cognitive delay, learning disability, id, intellectual and developmental disabilities, idd
Who Can Help with Intellectual Disability?
- Behavior Analysts
A professional who uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) to build skills and reduce problem behaviors, most often for children with autism.
- Neuropsychologists
A psychologist who tests memory, attention and thinking skills to help diagnose conditions such as dementia, brain injury, ADHD and learning disorders.
- Developmental Disability Services
A residential, day or clinic program that provides care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
- Developmental Therapists
A therapist who works with infants and young children who have developmental delays, often through early intervention programs.
- Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
- Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
- Adult Day Care Centers
A daytime program that provides supervision, activities, meals and health services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
- Respite Care Centers
A program that gives family caregivers a break by providing short-term care for their loved one.
Where Practices List Intellectual Disability
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Southgate, MI (381)
- Burlington, VT (317)
- Lexington, KY (290)
- Randolph, MA (230)
- Brooklyn, NY (213)
- Baltimore, MD (184)
- Columbus, OH (151)
- Cherry Hill, NJ (150)
- Columbia, MD (137)
- Battle Creek, MI (128)
- Chicago, IL (118)
- Concord, NC (109)
- Grand Rapids, MI (105)
- San Diego, CA (96)
- Westland, MI (93)
- Sacramento, CA (85)
- Parkersburg, WV (81)
- Beaumont, TX (75)
- Kalamazoo, MI (74)
- Merrillville, IN (72)
- Pasadena, CA (67)
- Malone, NY (64)
- Tyler, TX (63)
- Colorado Springs, CO (62)
- Worcester, MA (62)
- Birmingham, AL (56)
- Owensboro, KY (51)
- Paris, KY (50)
- Orlando, FL (48)
- Indianapolis, IN (46)
- Youngstown, OH (46)
- Los Angeles, CA (45)
- Las Vegas, NV (43)
- Omaha, NE (42)
- Denver, CO (37)
- Louisville, KY (37)
- Huntington, WV (32)
- Joliet, IL (32)
- League City, TX (32)
- Palatine, IL (31)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about intellectual disability and what is right for you.