Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Aims & Scope

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) (Print ISSN: 1934-9491; Online ISSN: 1934-9556) is published by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

IDD is a multidisciplinary journal of policy, practices, and perspectives for researchers, policymakers, and other professionals interested in intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities.

As a journal with an applied focus, IDD provides a forum for the dissemination of rigorously reviewed, actionable information that is relevant to emerging policies, innovative practices, and transformative concepts.

Original research articles may include studies of new teaching approaches, program developments, assessment tools, program evaluation, service utilization, community adjustment and quality of life, public policies and legal issues, and approaches to professional development.

AAIDD encourages a diversity of contributions from different traditions of inquiry and disciplines; all studies must meet the criterion of rigor and peer review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.644

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	77

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8953

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	217

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Nursing, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Renaming of<i>Mental Retardation</i>: Understanding the Change to the Term<i>Intellectual Disability</i>

  Citation: 375

  Authors: Robert L., Ruth A., Karrie A.

• Access to Diagnosis and Treatment Services Among Latino Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Sandra, Kristina, Arellys, Holly

• Conceptualizing Supports and the Support Needs of People With Intellectual Disability

  Citation: 271

  Authors: James R., Valerie J., Wil H. E., Robert L., Karrie A., Martha E., Michael L., Sharon, David L., Ellis(Pat)M., Sharon C., Yves, Ruth A., Alya, Scott, Marc J., Miguel A., Mark H.

• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Quality of Health Care Among Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Sandra, Susan L, Roderick A, Maria, Jamie G

• Social Inclusion and Community Participation of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Angela Novak, Roger J., Mary, Philip

• The State of the Science of Health and Wellness for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Lynda Lahti, Kathy, Suzanne, Beth, Jasmina, Sheryl

• Transition Planning for Students With Intellectual Disability, Autism, or Other Disabilities: Data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Karrie A, Anthony J

• Prevalence of Chronic Health Conditions in Children With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Barth, Geke J, Johan W, Sijmen A, Daniëlle E. M. C

• Intersections Between the Autism Spectrum and the Internet: Perceived Benefits and Preferred Functions of Computer-Mediated Communication

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Kristen, Steven K., Christina, David Shane, Ted

• Involvement of Adult Siblings of Persons With Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Tamar, John

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