intellectual disabilities Flashcards
IQ of ___-___ or below for diagnosis of intellectual disability
70-75
85% of those labeled with intellectual disability are classified as ______
mild
only __% of children with CP have intellectual disability
50%
most common causes of intel-dis in infants and children
down syndrome
fragile X syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome
Children are able to achieve higher motor skills without concurrent increase in cognitive skills. T or F
True
Assessment of a child with intel-dis should be done in the child’s natural or home environment. T or F
True
Skills easily transfer or generalize in this population so we can only get a good assessment in the contextual environment of the child’s daily life. T or F
FALSE
Due to poor generalization of motor skills, this principle for intervention and goals is important
specificity
Interaction with the environment is a meaningful goal for a child with multiple disabilities. T or F
True - this is how kids learn
Physical therapists’ outcomes for children with intellectual disabilities should be based on active, behavioral changes in the child that will increase participation. T or F
True
Intervention occurring in the child’s _______ environment will be the most effective.
natural
In order to use powered mobility, powered WC or similar, a child with intel-dis must have adequate vision and intellectual skills typical of an _____ month old
18
Research has shown less interaction from adults when child is positioned upright in adaptive chair or in stander.
T or F
False - more interaction
Giving attention and praise for the positive behaviors and giving NO attention to negative behaviors.
Positive behavior support
Prompting hierarchy (6)
gesture indirect verbal cue direct verbal cue modeling partial physical assistance full physical assistance
