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Is intellectual disability similar to autism?

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Autism can sometimes be confused with other conditions associated with language or cognitive impairments. Children with profound intellectual disabilities may show somewhat similar patterns of social, communication and behavioural problems. read more

Autism is characterized by: impaired communication (both verbal and non-verbal), difficulties with social interactions, and repetitive interests and behavior. While people with autism may have developmental/mental impairment (the general cut-off for high-functioning autism is an IQ of 70), autism and intellectual disability are not similar. read more

Scientists are still trying to determine if there is a common genetic link between Intellectual Disability and ASD. Certain genetic syndromes (Fragile X, Rett, Tuberous Sclerosis, Down, phenylketonuria, CHARGE, and Angelman) are associated with severe Intellectual Disability and also have a high incidence of ASD. read more

Autism can sometimes be confused with other conditions associated with language or cognitive impairments. Children with profound intellectual disabilities may show somewhat similar patterns of social, communication and behavioural problems. Severe receptive developmental language disorders may also share some features characteristic of autism. read more

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