Chapters 5 & 6 Flashcards
resources in person’s environment that can be used for support, such as friends, family, co-workers
natural supports
Do Professionals agree or disagree about the definition, classification, and terminology of intellectual disabilities.
disagree
Does a person’s level of intellectual functioning remains stable throughout his/her life.
no
Is it difficult to pinpoint the cause of intellectual disabilities in many people?
yes
When do many authorities believe that it is appropriate to introduce vocational content to students with intellectual disabilities?
elementary school
What is he most significant change in the field of intellectual disabilities?
the fact that the name changed from mental retardation to intellectual and developmental disabilities.
mandated that “intellectual disability” replace “mental retardation” in many areas of the federal government
Rosa’s Law
Which groups of children are disproportionately identified as intellectually disabled by the public schools?
African American and Native American
A disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills. This ability originates before age 18
intellectual disability
the social and practical intelligence used in people’s everyday lives; along with IQ, is considered in making a determination of intellectual disability
adaptive behavior
According to the AAIDD, can intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior can be improved
yes
What involves being able to “read” when someone is angry and not being gullible or easily tricked or manipulated?
social intelligence
What involves the ability to solve everyday problems, such as preparing meals, using transportation, making change, using the Internet, etc…
practical intelligence
resources and strategies that promote a person’s development, education, interests, and personal well-being; critical to the AAIDD’s conceptualization of intellectual disabilities
supports
AAIDD
American Association on Intellectual and Development Disabilities
What is the cognitive ability of a student with mild intellectual disabilities?
IQ of 50 to 70
What is the cognitive ability of a student with moderate intellectual disabilities?
IQ of 35 to 50
What is the cognitive ability of a student with severe intellectual disabilities?
IQ of 20 to 35
What is the cognitive ability of a student with profound intellectual disabilities?
IQ below about 20
What is the average (mean) score on an IQ test?
100
According to the hypothetical “normal curve,” approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have IQ scores between 0-70?
2.27%
In recent years, the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to
the mapping of the human genetic code.
A common way to categorize causes of intellectual disabilities is to consider the
time at which the cause occurs.
any of several syndromes resulting from abnormal or damaged chromosomes; can result in intellectual disabilities
chromosomal disorders