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This paper provides an overview of what intellectual disability entails. The description delves into the causes of intellectual disability which are multi-factorial in nature. Furthermore, the various misconceptions regarding some of these causes are highlighted with an attempt to present the scientific facts associated with the causes. The occurrence of intellectual disabilities across populations and races vary as a result of ethnic and health disparities as highlighted in the paper. A distinction is also provided regarding the nature of occurrence of certain disorders such as autistic spectrum disorder and their relation to mental retardation. The conclusion from this distinction is that not all autistic disorders are associated or present with or intellectual disabilities. It is also evident that intellectual disability varies in the level of severity that the condition manifests among individuals. Lastly, the occurrence of intellectual disability is linked to disturbance of brain development by the various causative agents.
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Based on the narration presented in the video, one major point that can be understood regarding the nature of intellectual disability is that its causes are multi-factorial. According to Chiurazzi and Pirozzi (2016), the occurrence of mental disabilities is often seen with certain conditions such as autism spectrum disorders hence the misconception that the latter usually manifests with intellectual disability.

Of importance to note is the fact that mental retardation, despite arising from a multitude of causes, involves brain development disturbance. Genetic factors rank amongst the most important causes of intellectual disability. On the other hand, unhealthy lifestyle choices such as alcoholism while pregnant may also contribute to this condition as well. Advances in mental health diagnosis have led to the adoption of a single axis diagnosis system (“DSM V: No More Multiaxial System”).
It is also important to note that the video elaborates further on the argument that the severity of intellectual disability varies and some forms may be mild while others are extremely severe. It is fair to argue that drug abuse may result in a multitude of problems clinically classified as intellectual disability. These vary in severity hence the differences in the level of intellectual disability that is often seen among persons. Lastly, it is important to note that intellectual disability occurs across all races and ethnic communities of the world. However, according to Magana, Paris, Morales, Li, and Fujiura (2015), the high prevalence rates of intellectual disability among Latinos and African Americans in the U.S. for example, could be as a result of health and economic disparity. Ethno-racial disparities thus play an important role in the occurrence of intellectual disability among highly predisposed populations.
References
B. (2011, July 05). What Causes an Intellectual Disability? Retrieved February 13, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyjFJ19DF9Y
Chiurazzi, P., & Pirozzi, F. (2016). Advances in understanding – genetic basis of intellectual disability. F1000Research, 5, F1000 Faculty Rev–599. HYPERLINK "http://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.7134.1" http://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.7134.1
DSM V: No More Multiaxial System. (2017). Retrieved February 13, 2018, from https://www.therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/blog/dsm-v-no-more-multiaxial-system
Magaña, S., Parish, S., Morales, M. A., Li, H., & Fujiura, G. (2016). Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54(3), 161-172. doi:10.1352/1934-9556-54.3.161