An intellectual disability is a term used when there are significant limits to a person’s cognitive skills and ability to learn new information. In addition to cognitive delays, an intellectual disability also includes deficits in adaptive behavior, like daily living skills, socialization, and communication skills. Levels of intellectual disabilities can vary greatly from Mild, Moderate, to Severe. Children with intellectual disabilities may have difficulties explaining to others what they want and need, as well as having trouble taking care of themselves. An evaluation can determine the presence and severity of an Intellectual Disability. Information can be helpful to determine eligibility for services in the school setting. It is possible to complete an Intellectual Disability Evaluation on children as young as 3-years-old. However, it is important to know that testing children 5 and under is unlikely to provide clear, stable, and specific results. If your child is too distracted or hyperactive, testing can be invalid and cannot be completed in those situations. There is no upper age limit for an intellectual assessment.