A child has been recently diagnosed with Mild Intellectual Disability (ID).Which information about this diagnosis should the nurse include when teaching the child's mother?

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Children with mild ID typically have IQ scores between 55-70 and can develop academic skills up to a sixth-grade level. Constant supervision may not be necessary, and while children with mild ID may have some differences in their abilities compared to peers, they do not necessarily have significant sensory-motor impairments. It is important to provide the mother with accurate and realistic information about her child's diagnosis to help her understand and support her child.

A Child Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Mild Intellectual Disability