Macomb County Community Mental Health provides linking, coordinating and monitoring of a broad range of individualized supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our services provide these individuals with the necessary support to participate in home and community activities.  

What is an Intellectual and Developmental Disability?

An intellectual and developmental disability is a disorder that is present prior to age 22, is life-long in nature, and significantly impacts an individual’s physical, intellectual, or emotional development.

Common diagnostic terms for someone with an IDD include mild to severe intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or a physical impairment such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. An individual must also have at-least three substantial functional limitations in any of the seven life areas: 

1. Self-care
2. Receptive and expressive language
3. Learning
4. Mobility
5. Self-direction
6. Capacity for independent living
7. Economic self-sufficiency.  

In order to confirm that an individual has an intellectual and developmental disability, a comprehensive assessment should be conducted by a medical professional.