Margo, who is 17 years old, obtained an IQ of 44 on the WAIS-IV. She requires adaptive skill support, is considered educationally to be in the "trainable" range, and may be able to become self-supporting by working in a sheltered workshop. According to the APA's criteria, Margo would be classified at which level of intellectual disability?
A)mild
B)moderate
C)severe
D)profound

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Margo's IQ of 44 and her description fall within the moderate intellectual disability category according to the APA's criteria. This level is characterized by IQ scores ranging from 35 to 49 and includes individuals who may require support for adaptive skills and might achieve some degree of independence in a controlled environment.

Margo, Who Is 17 Years Old, Obtained an IQ of 44