Intellectual Disabilities

noun a condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in physical and mental retardation

• Cretinism is a congenital form of hypothyroidism that results in physical and mental retardation.
• I can't believe he still believes in those conspiracy theories, what a cretinism.
• She's acting like a total cretinism, always causing drama.
• The outdated policies of the company are a form of organizational cretinism.

noun extreme foolishness or stupidity

• The decision was made with such blatant idiocy that it cost the company millions.
• I can't believe the idiocy of some people on social media.
• That was pure idiocy, dude.
• The idiocy of his actions left a trail of destruction in his wake.

noun a person of low intelligence

adjective used to describe someone who is lacking intelligence

• The professor called the student an idiot for not following the instructions.
• My brother is such an idiot sometimes, but I still love him.
• Don't be such an idiot and listen to what I'm saying!
• Trying to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first is just asking for trouble - it's like acting like an idiot.

noun A condition of limited mental capacity or intelligence.

• Individuals with mental deficiency may require additional support and accommodations in educational settings.
• People with mental deficiency may need some extra help with certain tasks.
• Some folks just don't get it, they have a mental deficiency.
• A lack of critical thinking skills can be seen as a mental deficiency in some situations.

noun a person of learning; especially one with detailed knowledge in a specialized field

• The young savant displayed exceptional skills in mathematics at a very early age.
• My friend is a total savant when it comes to playing the guitar.
• That guy is a real savant when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a savant at navigating through complex social situations.

noun A special school is a school specifically designed to cater to the needs of students with special educational needs or disabilities.

• The special school provides individualized education for students with disabilities.
• My cousin attends a special school for kids with learning differences.
• I heard that special school is lit, they have the coolest teachers.
• Being in that special school felt like being in a bubble, away from the pressures of mainstream education.