IDD Eligibility
CDDO Definition: Intellectual Disability
A diagnosis of intellectually disabled made by a healthcare professional that is licensed to make a DSM-5 diagnosis. Intellectual Disability is defined as:
– A substantial limitation in present functioning;
– Which manifests during the period from birth to 18 years of age;
– Is characterized by significant sub-average intellectual functioning existing (IQ score of 70 or below) concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior including related limitations in two or more of the following applicable adaptive skill areas:
Communication
Self-care
Home living
Social skills
Community use
Self-direction
Health and safety
Functional academics
Leisure
Work
CDDO Definition: Developmental Disability
Developmental Disability does not include individuals who are solely severely emotionally disturbed or seriously and persistently mentally ill or have disabilities solely as a result of infirmities of aging.
Developmental Disability is defined as:
– Is a severe, chronic physical or mental impairment or a condition which has received a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness; and
– Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of physical and mental impairments; and
– Manifests before the age of 22; and
– Is likely to continue indefinitely; and
– Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of life functioning; and
Self-care
Understanding and use of language
Learning and adapting
Mobility
Self-direction in setting goals and undertaking activities to accomplish those goals
Living independently
Economic self-sufficiency
– Reflects a need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services, which are life-long, or extended in duration and are individually planned and coordinated.
CDDO Definition: Children with a Developmental Disability
A child with a developmental disability applies to children under the age of six and includes the following criteria:
Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments; and
Is likely to continue indefinitely; and
Results in at least three (3) developmental delays as measured by qualified professionals using appropriate diagnostic instruments or procedures and
Reflects a need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment, or other services which are lifelong or extended in duration and are individually planned and coordinated; and
Does not include individuals who are solely severely emotionally disturbed or seriously and persistently mentally ill.