Intellectual Disabilities

Question 1

Intellectual Disability Characteristics

Answer 1

• may be diagnosed with IQ less than 70
• may be caused by both environmental and genetic factors

Question 2

Downs Syndrome

Answer 2

• IQ usually in low to moderate range
• slower to speak
• hearing loss or difficulty
• eye/ear infections
• heart defects

Question 3

Fragile X Syndrome

Answer 3

• genetically inherited
• ear infections
• crossed eyes
• seizures, sensory challenges
• speech, language, motor delays

Question 4

Environmental Causes

Answer 4

• Occur before, during, or after birth
• can result in medical issues
• FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectral Disorder caused by pregnant mother consuming alcohol
• maternal use of drugs, alcohol can cause birth defects