86| Intellectual Disability – A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Huffman

We discuss intellectual disability (ID) with Jennifer Huffman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist.  We discuss diagnosis of ID, including strengths and weaknesses of different test batteries, as well as the importance of adaptive functioning.  We also cover etiology (e.g., genetic syndromes), cultural considerations, interventions, and much more.

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