Understanding Intellectual Disability Today

Off the Couch Psychology · May 26, 2026 · 1m

Intelligence is more than a number on a test—and this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast breaks down one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in mental health: Intellectual Disability. Dr. Jerry Cunningham explains the real difference between Intellectual Disability and learning disabilities, what the DSM-5-TR actually says, and how these challenges affect everyday life far beyond the classroom.

You'll learn why adaptive functioning matters just as much as IQ scores, how the brain processes information differently, and why many people with Intellectual Disabilities are unfairly…