966 the label can often protect and determine the support that people with intellectual disabilities need from society and from support systems around them. Research on the brain's plasticity reveals that Intellectual disability can be perceived as a dynamic state in which every support and every form of learning promotes, empowers and enables better functioning that in turn would require less intensive support, greater reliance on the individual's own strengths and greater independence and choice. Therefore, it seems that the definition of IDD will engage research also in the coming years, especially in response to evolving legal changes and human rights approaches. Understanding the etiology of intellectual disability and its prevalence allows each society to design services tailored to the needs of future populations with special needs. In spite of the fact that the diagnostic process is structured, staff members in diagnostic centers still face dilemmas and challenges. It is essential that the diagnostic process will relate to the multiple intelligences theory and especially the emotional intelligence, which is an important component for social inclusion. It is also important to train teams in diagnostic centers in the field of differential diagnosis between IDD and mental disorders. Finally, it is essential to explore the applications of theories and approaches that emphasize improvements in the intellectual dimension that
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