I'm glad you posted that comment. The CDC defines Autism as an "intellectual disabilty". Some organizations call it a "developmental" or even a "learning" disability, but I dont think that either of these terms are accurate. It is still unclear whether people are born with Autism or whether or not it is a result of their environment, and "developmental" implies that Autism is only environmental. In contrast, "intellectual" diabilities can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both.
A developmental disability (or delay) is a difference in development. I don't see how that could be limited to environment. I have 2 DD sons. One has Down Syndrome, the other Autism. "Intellectual disability" kinda irks me as a term, but I suppose I could reconcile that as a "intellectual difference". Both of my kids are smart, but an IQ test wouldn't show it.
I'm glad you posted that comment. The CDC defines Autism as an "intellectual disabilty". Some organizations call it a "developmental" or even a "learning" disability, but I dont think that either of these terms are accurate. It is still unclear whether people are born with Autism or whether or not it is a result of their environment, and "developmental" implies that Autism is only environmental. In contrast, "intellectual" diabilities can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both.
mcwalte 4 years ago
A developmental disability (or delay) is a difference in development. I don't see how that could be limited to environment. I have 2 DD sons. One has Down Syndrome, the other Autism. "Intellectual disability" kinda irks me as a term, but I suppose I could reconcile that as a "intellectual difference". Both of my kids are smart, but an IQ test wouldn't show it.
I liked your video. 5*
wiscsuzski 3 years ago
Nice video but autism isn't an intellectual disability, it's a developmental disability :)
BenedictC 4 years ago