Cognitive Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

define developmental disabilities

Answer 1

an umbrella term that includes intellectual disability but also includes other disabilities that are apparent during childhood

developmental disabilities are severe chronic disabilities that can be cognitive or physical or both

Question 2

developmental disabilities typically manifest before the age of

Answer 2

22 and are likely to be lifelong

Question 3

some developmental disabilities are largely physical issues such as ___ or have a condition that includes a physical and intellectual disability for example __

Answer 3

cerebral palsy or epilepsy

down syndrome or fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 4

intellectual disability encompasses what

Answer 4

the cognitive part of the developmental disability definition
the disability is broadly related to thought processes and intellectual and developmental disabilities often co-occur

Question 5

define intellectual disabilities

Answer 5

also known as developmental delay or mental retardation are a group of disorders defined by diminished cognitive and adaptive development. affecting more males then females they are diagnosed in between 1 and 3% of the population

Question 6

developmental disabilities results in functional limitations in three or more areas

Answer 6

self care
reception and expressive language 
learning 
mobility 
self direction (motivation) 
the capacity for independent living
economic self sufficiency

Question 7

intellectual disabilities originates before age __ and may result from physical causes as in the case of autism or cerebral palsy or from nonphysical causes such as extreme environmental deprivation, lack of stimulation and adult responsiveness

Answer 7

18

Question 8

an individual is considered to have an intellectual disability based on the following three criteria

Answer 8

intellectual functioning level (IQ) is below 70-75
significant limitations exist in two or more adaptive skill areas
the condition manifests itself before the age of 18

Question 9

intellectual disability has other tests to determine limitations in adaptive behaviour which covers three types of skills

Answer 9

conceptual skills
social skills
practical skills

Question 10

levels of intellectual disabilities

Answer 10

mild intellectual disability (85%) iq - 55-70
moderate intellectual disability (10%) iq 30-55
severe intellectual disability (3-4%) iq-under 30
profound intellectual disability (1-2%)

Question 11

4 levels of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Answer 11

no support
minimal support
substantial/extensive support
pervasive/consistent support

Question 12

causes and types of intellectual disability

Answer 12

nervous system
sensory system
metabolism
degenerative
organic 
brain injury or illness
non-organic
secondary causes

Question 13

people with learning disabilities have average to ____average intelligence but

Answer 13

above

encounter barriers to functioning up to their full cognitive potential

Question 14

what are some different types of learning disabilities

Answer 14

dyscalculla- problems with arithmetic
dyslexia - difficulty with written or spoken info
dysgraphia - impaired ability to learn to write
developmental aphasia, dysnomia, expressive language- spelling understanding or using verbal/nonverbal

Question 15

what is attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)

Answer 15

a disorder that includes difficulty staying focused and paying attention difficulty controlling behaviour and hyperactivity
NOT technically classified as a learning disability
most kids who have ADHD also have a learning disability and the two together are very challenging