Intellectual Disability

How do I show that I have intellectual disability as an eligible condition?

In order to be considered for eligibility under the condition of intellectual disability you must be age four or older and have a diagnosis of mental retardation as specified in the DSM-IV-TR or intellectual disability as specified in the DSM-5. This diagnosis must meet the following criteria:

(1) The diagnosis must be made by a licensed psychologist, or be a finding of intellectual disability by a Washington certified school psychologist or other school psychologist certified by the National Association of School Psychologists.

(2) An acceptable diagnostic report includes documentation of all three diagnostic criteria specified in the DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5.

If I have intellectual disability, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations?

If you have an eligible condition of intellectual disability, in order to meet the definition of substantial limitations you must have:

(1) Documentation of a full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) score of more than two standard deviations below the mean per WAC 388-823-0720, and subject to all of WAC 388-823-0720 and 388-823-0730, and

(2) Documentation of an adaptive skills test score of more than two standard deviations below the mean as described in WAC 388-823-0740 and subject to all of WAC 388-823-0740 and 388-823-0750.