In this episode we will understand why the term intellectual disabilities is used rather than mental retardation, how professionals define intellectual disabilities, and the prevalence of intellectual disabilities, learn the causes of intellectual disabilities, learn about assessments used to identify intellectual disabilities and some of the psychological and behavioral characteristics of learners with intellectual disabilities, understand some of the educational considerations for people with intellectual disabilities and how professionals assess progress in academics and adaptive behavior, and learn about issues that should be considered with respect to early intervention and transition to adulthood for learners with intellectual disabilities.