Intellectual Difficulties Flashcards
IDEA definition of mental retardation
Significantly subaverage intellectual functioning
Deficits in adaptive behavior
Manifested during developmental period
AAIDD newer definition
- Limitations must be considered with context of community environments typical of age of peers and culture
- Valid assessment considers cultural and linguistic diversity
- Limitations also coexist with strengths
- Personalized supports of a sustained period the life functioning of person of ID will improve
Assessing intellectual difficulties
Standardized test are used to assess intelligence
Diagnosis of MR required IQ 2 SD below mean, 70 or less.
2.3% of population falls at or below 2 SD of the mean
Adaptive behavior
Collection of conceptual social and practical skills that have been learned by people in order to function in everyday life
Prevalence of ID
1% have ID
4th largest category
7.8% of school aged kids
Causes
genetic causes, trauma, toxins
50% unknown causes
Mild ID
Not identified until 2nd or 3rd grade
Master academic skills
Able to learn job skills to support themselves independently
1st grade math, 3rd grade reading
Moderate ID
Delays in development during preschool
As they get older discrepancies in age related adaptive and intellectual skills widen
Severe
Identified at birth
Significant CNS damage
Healthcare problems
Profound
Requires nursing care
Curriculum goals
Functional curriculum: Maximize students independence, self direction, and enjoyment in school
Life skills: skills that will help the student transition into adult life in community
Self Determination: set goals, and implement goals into action
Educational placement alternatives
Some children with MR attend special schools Others in special schools, regular class w/support and resource room.
