Which of the following individuals does NOT meet the criteria for the diagnosis for intellectual disability?
A) 21-year-old Jack has Down syndrome and lives in a residential facility.
B) Thomas has an IQ of 80 and is able to live on his own with some help from his family.
C) 14-year-old Jujuan has extreme difficulty with language and cannot read,cannot follow basic rules,and needs help with his personal hygiene.
D) 25-year-old Christine has an IQ of 65 and lives at home,where she receives much assistance with learning practical and social skills.

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The criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability includes significant limitations in intellectual functioning (typically indicated by an IQ score of 70 or below) and significant deficits in adaptive functioning (such as difficulties with communication, self-care, social skills, and other daily living activities). While Thomas has an IQ score of 80, he is still within the average range of intellectual functioning and is able to live on his own with some support, which does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability.

Which of the Following Individuals Does NOT Meet the Criteria