Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities

People who score very low on mental ability or intelligence tests may be diagnosed with one of several intellectual disabilities. People with these disabilities tend to have difficulties learning new things and adapting well in social situations. Depending on the level or type of the disability, the symptoms may be mild or more severe. The good news is that there is treatment available that can help make life easier. In fact, we even offer online treatment here on Mentaline.com that can help with intellectual disabilities. Before explaining how we may be able to assist, here is some more information about intellectual disabilities and how they may affect your life.

Types of Intellectual Disabilities

These are the main categories used to describe people with an intellectual disability. Please note that the numbers are subjective and will vary from person to person.

• Mild Intellectual Disability - Learning is usually slow, but the ability to learn in a normal setting is possible with the proper assistance.  Most symptoms for MID appear in the preschool years, but sometimes problems don't appear until later in life.
• Moderate Intellectual Disability - A person with an IQ between 35 and 50 is said to have a moderate intellectual disability. Learning is usually a little more difficult and extra help is required.
• Severe Intellectual Disability - A person with an IQ between 25 and 40 is said to have a moderate intellectual disability. Learning is usually a more difficult and may not be possible for some, leaving them stuck at a certain level of development.
• Profound Intellectual Disability - An IQ below 20 is referred to as a profound intellectual disability, with there being little hope of a person being able to learn and progress in life.
• Unspecified Intellectual Disability - If there are other circumstances involved or unknown factors, a person may be described as having an unspecified intellectual ability, no matter their IQ.

Symptoms of Intellectual Disabilities

Depending on the exact type of intellectual disability being discussed, the symptoms are going to be a little different. The main indicator will be a low IQ score. Or, if another test is used, a very low score on that. Even before the IQ is known, there may be other signs of a problem with an intellectual disability.

The main symptom of an intellectual disability is trouble learning new things. Others may find themselves having problems with adaptive behaviors - skills needed to survive and thrive in the modern world. There are, of course, many other things that must be looked at to diagnose an intellectual disability. The important thing is to get assistance when it's needed.

Treatment for Intellectual Disabilities

While some may say that there's nothing to be done other than to "babysit" people with intellectual disabilities, here at Mentaline.com we believe that online therapy may help in some cases. With trained therapists that knows how to deal with the special needs of people with these types of disabilities, our online treatment options may be able to help. Before giving up and giving in to a learning disability, it is wise to check out the options that are available. Online treatment for intellectual disabilities here at Mentaline.com may be what provides the help that is needed.

Definition of Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual disabilities are developmental disorders that appear early and make it difficult for a person to learn effectively. Symptoms primarily include a low IQ score and an inability to acquire new knowledge. Treatment is available with psychotherapy and counseling.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Intellectual Disabilities

• Low IQ or other test scores
• Difficulties learning
• Social problems
• Trouble with interpersonal relationships
• Difficulty with day to day life

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