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Intellectual disability

Intellectual Disability (ID) is a condition where an individual experiences significant limitations in everyday social and practical skills. Find out more below.

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What intellectual disability is

Intellectual Disability (ID) is a term used to describe a condition where an individual experiences significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving) and adaptive behaviour, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills. These limitations often appear during the developmental period, typically before the age of 18. Individuals with ID may experience difficulties in learning, communication, and social interaction, which can affect their ability to lead independent lives. Support and intervention can help individuals with ID maximize their potential and improve their quality of life.

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What to expect at an assessment

Assessments at Evolve

We may assess your child  for intellectual disability at Evolve as part of the Assessment of Need. Find out more about what to expect by clicking the button below.

"All the staff were really helpful and helped my daughter"

All the staff were really helpful and helped my daughter as she has really severe anxiety. They made what could have been very difficult appointments manageable, and kept Millie engaged during the sessions. Feedback was also excellent.

"Evolve was INCREDIBLY thorough"

We both agreed that we felt that our clinicians were very 'switched on' & actually listened to our concerns as parents. It was nice to finally be heard & believed that our youngest child was presenting with 'A, B, and C symptoms', because to that point in time, masking made it difficult for anyone in a professional capacity to assess our child accurately.

"Thorough and person-centred approach"

 I cannot thank the staff enough for their thorough and person-centred approach to assessment. The communication throughout has been brilliant and I'm very grateful that prompts were provided to the school when seeking clearer understanding of need as this helped develop a bigger picture.

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