Josie was brought in for an assessment by her mother who suspects Josie may be demonstrating signs of an intellectual disability. In order to determine if Josie meets criteria for an intellectual disability, the clinician must establish that Josie demonstrates deficits in ____ and ____.

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To diagnose an intellectual disability, deficits must be present in both cognitive functioning (such as IQ) and adaptive functioning (skills needed for daily living).

Josie Was Brought in for an Assessment by Her Mother