Here are some preferred terms to use:
* Intellectual disability: This is the most widely accepted and respectful term. It describes a condition characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
* Cognitive disability: This term focuses on the cognitive aspects of the disability.
* Developmental disability: This term encompasses a broader range of disabilities that impact development, including intellectual disability.
* Person with an intellectual disability: This emphasizes the person first, then the disability, promoting a more individual-centered approach.
It's crucial to use language that is respectful and avoids perpetuating harmful stereotypes.