Disabilities Study Guide

Question 1

IQ of Intellectual Disability (ID)

Answer 1

Below 70 (+/5)

Question 2

IQ of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Answer 2

Varies: “high functioning” IQ is above 70; “low functioning = comorbid with ID

Question 3

IQ of Learning Disability (LD)

Answer 3

Severe discrepancy between IQ and achievement (IQ is typically average, but student shows difficulty in a specific area)

Question 4

IQ of ADHD

Answer 4

Varies; typically average

Question 5

IQ of Physical/Multiple Severe Disabiltiy

Answer 5

Varies; Ranges from mild to severe; Multiple disabilites - low IQ

Question 6

IQ of Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD)

Answer 6

Varies but typically average to low average

Question 7

IQ of Sensory Imapirments

Answer 7

Varies; typically average or similar to peers; affected by interactions in the environment (communication)

Question 8

IQ of Gifted and Talented

Answer 8

High IQ - 115+ (1 Standard Deviation above average); High aptitude on creativity measures.

Question 9

IQ of Twice Exceptional Students

Answer 9

Typically high but depends on other exceptionality