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intellectual exceptionalities  

Definition

  • The term intellectual disability has replaced “mental retardation” as the primary descriptor for individuals who experience limitations in intelligence and adaptive behavior. Intellectual disability exists as a natural variation of diversity in society and education, and it occurs within the expected overall continuum of human ability. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Intellectual Disability and Mental Retardation]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PQWVLM80-0

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