The IJDD publishes scientific articles on work dealing with different approaches to the habilitation problems of people with an intellectual disability. The Journal covers the entire spectrum of intellectual disabilities, and is  concerned with definitions, IQ, genetic predisposition, evaluation of abilities, learning interventions, challenging behaviour, medication, attitudes to death and bereavement, sexuality, legal aspects, WHO, NICE and other governmental guidelines, care in the community, advocacy, stress and coping strategies for families and carers - though this is not an exhaustive list. The unifying theme is that all of these aspects should be of practical help for those with intellectual disabilities or those caring for persons with intellectual disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the practical implications of the work of educationists, instructors, nurses, occupational and other therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, whether taking place in a hospital setting or in community care.
　　IJDD出版了关于处理智障人士适应问题的不同方法的工作的科学文章。该杂志涵盖了智力残疾的所有方面，关注定义、智商、遗传倾向、能力评估、学习干预、挑战性行为、药物、死亡和丧亲态度、性行为、法律方面、世卫组织、尼斯和其他政府指导方针、社区护理，针对家庭和护理人员的宣传、压力和应对策略-尽管这不是一份详尽的清单。统一的主题是，所有这些方面都应该对智障人士或照顾智障人士有实际帮助。重点放在教育家、教师、护士、职业治疗师和其他治疗师、精神病医生、心理学家和社会工作者的工作的实际意义上，无论是在医院还是在社区护理中。