There are a number of steps in the assessment of a child suspected of having intellectual disabilities. The usual first step is
A) check for hearing or visual impairment.
B) administer a group- normed IQ test.
C) do a neurological X- ray.
D) try an appropriate treatment plan.
E) determine the child's mental and adaptive abilities.

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The first step in assessing a child suspected of having intellectual disabilities is to determine the child's mental and adaptive abilities, which helps in understanding their cognitive functioning and daily living skills.

There Are a Number of Steps in the Assessment of a Child