According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5),intellectual disability begins at an IQ of approximately 70 or below.

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The DSM-5 defines intellectual disability as a disorder with onset during the developmental period that includes both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior deficits. The diagnostic criteria state that intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ score of approximately 70 or below, along with limitations in adaptive functioning.