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Intellectual disability — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 7-year-old has academic difficulties across all subjects. IQ 62. Vineland shows significant deficits in all domains. Requires ADL support. What is the diagnosis?

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Correct answer: C — Intellectual disability

IQ <70 AND adaptive behaviour deficits AND developmental onset = intellectual disability. Severity classified by adaptive functioning, not IQ alone.

Reference: RACP Paediatric Curriculum – Neurodevelopment