In addition to subaverage intellectual functioning, a diagnosis of ________ requires that a child show deficits relative to his or her age group in at least two of the following skill areas: communication, self-care, home living, social or interpersonal skills, use of community resources, self-direction, academic skills, work, leisure, health, and personal safety.
A)Asperger's disorder
B)intellectual disability
C)Tourette's disorder
D)illness anxiety disorder

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The description is consistent with the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability (formerly known as mental retardation) as outlined in the DSM-5. The other options listed do not involve deficits in intellectual functioning or the specific skill areas mentioned.

In Addition to Subaverage Intellectual Functioning, a Diagnosis of ________