Intellectual Disabilities Affects A Child's Life

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Intellectual disabilities, it can affect a child’s life inside and out . For example, a child may have trouble learning to talk and also have a hard time taking care of themselves. Seizures, which means babies may have muscle movement that won't stop and will not be able to speak, see, or act

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