About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
The term "developmental disabilities" is a broader category of often lifelong challenges that can be intellectual, physical, or both. 2 "IDD" is the term often used to describe situations in which intellectual disability and other disabilities are present. 3

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) - NICHD
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) IDDs are a primary focus of NICHD’s research support. IDDs include disabilities and disorders that affect the nervous system, metabolism, and cell function and survival. NICHD supports and conducts research to understand the causes and effects of IDDs and to help identify effective therapies ...

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) - NICHD
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are a primary focus of NICHD’s research support. IDDs include a variety of different types of disabilities and disorders, including those that affect the nervous system, metabolism, and cell function and survival.

What are the signs of intellectual and development disabilities (IDDs ...
Developmental milestones can be monitored to identify delays (e.g., in walking or talking) that could indicate an IDD. To learn more about developmental milestones, and milestones for different ages, visit the following websites:

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Branch (IDDB)
IDDB sponsors research and research training aimed at preventing and ameliorating intellectual and related developmental disabilities. When the institute was created in 1962, one of its primary charges was to encourage investigations of human development throughout the lifespan, with an emphasis on understanding intellectual and developmental ...

What are the treatments for learning disabilities? - NICHD
Learning disabilities have no cure, but early intervention can lessen their effects. People with learning disabilities can develop ways to cope with their disabilities. Getting help earlier increases the chance of success in school and later in life. If learning disabilities remain untreated, a child may begin to feel frustrated, which can lead to low self-esteem and other problems.1

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) Resources
HHS, Administration on Disabilities strives to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent and needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and ...

What are treatments for intellectual and developmental disabilities ...
In addition, your local school system can provide help in diagnosing a child’s condition and evaluating her/his educational needs as part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which aims to ensure educational services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. 2