《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2019, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (1): 1-5.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.01.001

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Terminology, Diagnosis and Classification of Intellectual Disability Using WHO ICD-11 and ICF

ZOU Min1,2,3, SUN Hong-wei1,2,3, QIU Zhuo-ying1,2,4,5, WANG Sheng-nan1,2,3   

  1. 1. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China;
    2. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China;
    3. Psychology Department of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China;
    4. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China;
    5. China Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2019-01-06 Revised:2019-01-07 Published:2019-01-25 Online:2019-02-18
  • Contact: QIU Zhuo-ying. E-mail: qiutiger@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    National Special Fund Projects of Based Research of Public Benefits for Institutes at Central Governmental Level (Leading Project of Major Scientific Research) (No. 2017CZ-7; No. 2018CZ-4) and Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Evidence Science (China University of Political Science and Law, Ministry of Education) (No. 2018KFKT07)

Abstract: Objective To review the nomenclature and terminology, diagnostic criteria, classification and evaluation of intellectual disability using WHO ICD-11 and ICF.
Methods The theories and approaches of ICD-11 and ICF were adopted to analyze the nomenclature and terminology, diagnostic criteria, classification and evaluation of intellectual disability.
Results ICD-11 and ICF had established the nomenclature and terminology, diagnostic criteria, classification and evaluation of intellectual disability from the perspectives of content model of ICD-11 and functioning of ICF respectively. Intellectual disability had used nomenclature of disorder of intellectual development and one of sub-categories of mental, behavioral or neurodevelopmental disorders. Intellectual disability was also defined as both impairment of intellectual function (b117) and functional limitation of adaptive behaviors (d1-d9) using ICF. Occurrence age of intellectual disability was before 18 years old for diagnostic criteria of ICD-11 and ICF.
Conclusion The nomenclature and terminology, diagnostic criteria and classifications of intellectual disability have been reviewed and updated using the theories and approaches of ICD-11 and ICF. It provides theoretical supports, approaches, and standardized tools for the development of rehabilitation service for people with intellectual disability.

Key words: intellectual disability, terminology, diagnosis, classification

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