Which of the following is NOT an assumption applied to the 2002 AAIDD definition of intellectual disability?
A)Limitation in present functioning must be considered within context of community environments
B)Valid assessments that consider cultural and linguistic diversity
C)Considering strengths that coexist with limitations
D)Appropriate personalized supports provided over a sustained period generally will not improve life functioning

Question

Which of the following is NOT an assumption applied to the 2002 AAIDD definition of intellectual disability?​
A)Limitation in present functioning must be considered within context of community environments
B)Valid assessments that consider cultural and linguistic diversity
C)Considering strengths that coexist with limitations
D)Appropriate personalized supports provided over a sustained period generally will not improve life functioning

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The 2002 AAIDD definition of intellectual disability does not assume that appropriate personalized supports provided over a sustained period generally will not improve life functioning. In fact, it acknowledges that such supports can have a positive impact on individuals with intellectual disability. The other options listed (A, B, and C) are all assumptions applied to the 2002 AAIDD definition.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Assumption Applied to the 2002