In order to be considered to have intellectual and developmental disabilities,an individual must have significant limitations in
A) only intellectual ability.
B) only adaptive skills.
C) only academic achievement.
D) both intellectual ability and adaptive skills.

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities are characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual ability and adaptive skills, such as communication, self-care, and socialization. Limitations in academic achievement may be an indication of a learning disability, but this alone does not qualify as an intellectual and developmental disability.

In Order to Be Considered to Have Intellectual and Developmental