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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