What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (commonly shortened to IDD) are defined in many different contexts, depending on many different factors. There can be several different causes for intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the vast majority of individuals impacted by IDD don't know the direct cause of their condition (CDC, 2021).
Depending on the organization you ask, there are different (and sometimes competing) understandings in how we define and approach IDD. Take a look at some example definitions below.