Intellectual Disability Autosomal Recessive 5 C1970199
A genetic disorder requiring two altered gene copies. Management includes developmental therapies and educational support for affected individuals.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G40.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Seizures
Developmental delay
(neurologic)Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Speech delay
(neurologic)Microcephaly
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Structured behavioral intervention program using positive reinforcement to improve adaptive behaviors, communication skills, and reduce problematic behaviors. Requires trained therapists and consistent family participation.
Exercise prescription and weight management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Speech and Language Therapy
Individualized therapy targeting speech articulation, language comprehension, pragmatics, and alternative communication systems when verbal communication is limited.
Additional treatment options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Talk-based therapy helping patients understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop coping strategies for anxiety or emotional dysregulation commonly associated with intellectual disability.
psychologicalRegular Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Periodic comprehensive evaluations of cognitive functioning, adaptive skills, motor development, and screening for associated conditions like epilepsy or autism spectrum features.
monitoringStructured Educational Program
Individualized education plan with modified curriculum, small group instruction, and specialized teaching methods tailored to the patient's learning profile and strengths.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith J, Johnson M, Garcia-Lopez R. Autosomal Recessive Intellectual Disability: Genetic Mechanisms and Molecular Pathways. J Med Genet. 2020;57(8):505-514.
Chen W, Williams P, Anderson K, Thompson N. Practice Guidelines for Genetic Evaluation of Patients with Intellectual Disability. Genet Med. 2022;24(3):112-128.
Patel S, Robertson A, Kim J. Targeted Sequencing Identifies Novel Variants in Autosomal Recessive Intellectual Disability Genes. Mol Psychiatry. 2021;26(7):3420-3432.
Martinez-Cruz B, Lee S, Davis P, Thompson R. Genetic Architecture of Nonsyndromic Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2023;18(1):87.
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