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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chelsea Mae Nobleza, M.D.[2]

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Treatment should address the underlying cause of ID, treatment of comorbid physical disorders that may further impair functioning, such as pharmacologic treatment for behavioral disorders in Fragile X patients, and institution of special education, rehabilitation, and psychosocial interventions. "Clinical Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities - Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children - NCBI Bookshelf".