In addition to low general intelligence and poor academic performance, what other characteristic must be present to classify a child as having an intellectual disability?
A) A genetic condition such as Down Syndrome
B) A discrepancy between intelligence and level of academic achievement
C) Distractibility and an inability to focus on the details of a particular task
D) Difficulty functioning in age-appropriate ways in the social environment

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Difficulty functioning in age-appropriate ways in the social environment is a key characteristic that must be present to classify a child as having an intellectual disability, alongside low general intelligence and poor academic performance. This includes challenges in adaptive behaviors such as communication, social skills, and self-care.

In Addition to Low General Intelligence and Poor Academic Performance