The definition and prevalence of intellectual disability in Australia

The definition and prevalence of intellectual disability in Australia

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People with intellectual disability represent a very significant client group of disability services, especially support services in Australia. This paper critically reviews some significant definitions of intellectual disability and attempts to quantify the size of this population group. It also aims to inform and stimulate discussion.

Authored by Wen X.

Published 15 January 1997; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24720 9; AIHW cat. no. DIS 2; 76pp.; OUT OF PRINT


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  • Preliminary material (30K PDF)
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • List of tables
    • List of figures
    • Summary (HTML)
    • Acknowledgements
  • Chapters
    1. Introduction (6K PDF)
    2. An overview of existing definitions and classifications (112K PDF)
    3. A review of existing estimates of prevalence (161K PDF)
    4. Discussion (19K PDF)
  • End matter (39K PDF)
    • References
    • Appendixes
      • Appendix A: Definition and examples of 'intensities of support'
      • Appendix B: WHO ICD-10 Classification of mental retardation
      • Appendix C: WHO ICIDH Classification of Intellectual Impairments
      • Appendix D: Appendix tables