Can People With Intellectual Disability (ID) Live Independently? | India Autism Center

Описание: What is intellectual disability, and can people with intellectual disabilities truly live independently? In this powerful discussion, we unpack the lived experiences, challenges, and progress made around intellectual disability in India and beyond. Whether you’re trying to understand mild intellectual disability, the early signs of intellectual disability, or the symptoms of intellectual disability in children and adults, this video offers deep insights and expert guidance.

From explaining what is an intellectual disability and how it differs from other developmental disabilities, to breaking down the initial signs of intellectual disability and the causes of intellectual disability, we take a full-spectrum view. You’ll learn how to identify intellectual disability, how mild intellectual disability manifests, and what it's like to have an intellectual disability in adulthood. If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have intellectual disability or autism?” or want to understand diagnosing adults with intellectual disability, this video is for you.

We explore critical areas including intellectual disability in children, the symptoms and causes of intellectual disability, and how autism and intellectual disability often co-occur. You’ll also understand the different levels of intellectual disability, what mild intellectual disability is, how intellectual disabilities are made or diagnosed, and what intellectual disability causes are most commonly cited. This conversation also examines intellectual disability in adulthood, the experience of a child with intellectual disability, and why parents often ask: "Do I have intellectual disability?" or "Is this autism or intellectual disability?"

In addition, we reflect on the emotional, social, and mental health aspects of intellectual disability, and answer pressing questions like: what is mild intellectual disability in BD, how is intellectual disability diagnosed, and what is it like to live with an intellectual disability long-term? Can people with intellectual disabilities live independently? Learn about ID, its identification, and how individuals with mild intellectual disabilities can thrive as adults.

🎙 Guest: Dashrath Choudhari

📌 Watch the full conversation to learn how early signs of intellectual disability can be spotted, what steps to take if you suspect a developmental disability, and how individuals with intellectual disabilities are building independent, fulfilling lives.

🎧 Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:29 – Career Highlights & Key Lessons
4:47 – What Exactly is Intellectual Disability?
6:50 – ID in Kids vs Adults
12:43 – Emotional Needs in ID
18:14 – Mental Health & ID
21:43 – Comorbidities Explained
24:51 – Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
27:42 – Real Success Stories
31:45 – Handling Burnout
38:37 – What's Holding Parents Back?
44:18 – Hope & Opportunities for Parents
46:01 – Rapid Fire
48:56 – Final Takeaways

If you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or someone living with or supporting an individual with intellectual disability, this video will help you understand how to identify intellectual disability, why early intervention matters, and how we can collectively shift perceptions around living independently with intellectual disabilities.

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