Timora is a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability. She exhibits severe limitations in self-care skills. She is unable to feed or dress herself or care for her basic toileting needs. She has limited communication skills and utters strange noises in response to communication from others. She is non-ambulatory and requires continuous and intensive support from others. What level of severity does Timora appear to exhibit?
A) Mild intellectual disability
B) Moderate intellectual disability
C) Severe intellectual disability
D) Profound intellectual disability

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Timora exhibits characteristics of a profound intellectual disability, as indicated by her severe limitations in self-care, communication, and mobility, requiring continuous and intensive support for basic needs.

Timora Is a 16-Year-Old with an Intellectual Disability