AAIDD
AAIDD
AAIDD (pronounced as "A-A-I-D-D"), an acronym for the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is a professional organization that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Etymology
The term "AAIDD" is an acronym that stands for the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The organization was originally founded in 1876 as the Association of Medical Officers of American Institutions for Idiotic and Feebleminded Persons. It has undergone several name changes over the years, reflecting the evolving understanding and terminology related to intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Related Terms
- Intellectual Disability: A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
- Developmental Disability: A group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
- Professional Organization: An organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AAIDD
- Wikipedia's article - AAIDD
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