ICD-11 · 6A00.2

Disorder of intellectual development, severe

Characterized by very limited capacity for communication and acquiring new skills. Daily activities require constant assistance, though intensive support may allow some basic self-care to be learned. Speech is typically very simplified or replaced by other forms of communication. Motor and health difficulties frequently co-occur.

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Disorder of intellectual development, severe, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Disorder of intellectual development, severe?

The differential diagnosis of Disorder of intellectual development, severe (6A00.2) includes: Zaburzenie ze spektrum autyzmu (6A02).

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