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Do I have a learning disability or intellectual disability?

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Gymnastxo96 · 30/03/2026 16:59

If some of you were here on my last thread you said I had an intellectual disability because of my IQ of 76 and my low adaptive behavior score. Why do some people think it’s just a learning disability? It’s not right? What is my future like?

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AuADHD · 04/04/2026 13:22

I read the other thread and it’s horrible what those guys did. They clearly explained why they are not interested though and the advice remains to speak to your therapist or doctor for them to explain things to you in a way that you will understand. We can’t help you.

BetweenTheThoughts · 15/05/2026 12:46

Intellectual disability is not marked by IQ score alone. There are other characteristics such as adaptive functioning that needs to be considered. Even people with below average IQ scores maintain healthy relationships, work and are independent. It seems like you are a bit anxious and need some clarity.

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