To communicate with a person with an intellectual disability:

• Speak to them clearly and slowly using simple language.
• When they ask, help them to clarify.
• People with intellectual disabilities need time to think, adopt an understanding and patient attitude towards their difficulties.
• Don’t lie for no reason.
• Treat them like adults.
• Accept them as they are.
• Avoid stressful situations.
• Use written material as a reminder of important tasks and/or data.
• Take into account possible limitations to keeping attention.
• There is no boundary that defines to what extent or from where a person has limitations.