Talk:Intellectual disability/FAQ


 * Why is this page named intellectual disability? In my own culture, we call this (pick all that apply&#58;   mental disability, learning disability, mental retardation, developmental delay, developmental disability, developmental disorder, special educational needs, special needs, etc.)
 * The title reflects the updated terminology used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition and the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases. See . Some of those other names are outdated terms for ID.  Most of them are actually broad categories that include ID plus many unrelated issues, such as cerebral palsy or blindness.


 * Can't we change it to the name preferred by advocates or parents in my own country?
 * Wikipedia is an international encyclopedia and normally uses the recognized scientific or medical name as determined by international authorities rather than changing with fashions.