Intellectual disability is a term used to describe a limitation in mental functioning and skills such as communicating, self-care, and social skills. While intellectual disabilities can exist as a stand-alone diagnosis, they are also frequently diagnosed with other disabilities such as Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Intellectual disabilities can range across a broad spectrum, with diagnoses from very mild to severe. Intellectual disabilities are typically diagnosed using an IQ test and adaptive skills ratings.

This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families who have a concern about intellectual disabilities. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section.