A disorder characterized by a generalized delay or impairment in the development of intellectual and adaptive abilities is ______.
A) autism
B) childhood schizophrenia
C) intellectual developmental disorder
D) Asperger's disorder

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Intellectual developmental disorder involves significant delays or impairments in intellectual and adaptive functioning, typically with an onset during the developmental period. Autism and Asperger's disorder primarily involve social and communication impairments. Childhood schizophrenia involves psychosis symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

A Disorder Characterized by a Generalized Delay or Impairment in the Development