Intellectual Disability
Covers conditions affecting cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior.
Detailed Information
Who may qualify?
You may qualify if you have a moderate to severe diagnosed intellectual disability that affects reasoning, problem solving, learning, and adaptive functioning.
Examples
- Global developmental delay
- Down syndrome
- Low measured IQ with documented functional limitations
- Genetic conditions affecting cognitive development
How it affects daily life
Difficulty with learning, planning, understanding new information, and performing age-appropriate daily tasks.
This information is provided for educational and tax-related purposes only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
