Over the past 50 or so years,children who have an intellectual disability have increasingly been likely to

A) have difficulty adapting to the normal demands of independent living.
B) be diagnosed as having a chromosomal abnormality.
C) demonstrate symptoms of savant syndrome.
D) be mainstreamed into regular school classrooms.

Intellectual Disability

A term for significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills, manifesting before the age of 18.

Chromosomal Abnormality

A change in the number or structure of chromosomes in cells, which can lead to developmental disorders or diseases.

Savant Syndrome

A condition where a person with significant mental disabilities demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities in a specific area.