Intellectual Disability

Question 1

what is intellectual development disorder?

Answer 1

arrested or incomplete development of the mind characterised by manifesting during the development period with reduced levels of intelligence

Question 2

presentation of intellectual development disorder

Answer 2

difficulty with everyday tasks

takes longer to learn than others

Question 3

classification

Answer 3

Borderline IQ >70
- Mild ID IQ50-69. Mental age 9-12. Delayed speech, full independence, unskilled work
Moderate ID IQ35-49. Mental age 6-9, delayed development, epilepsy and disability common
Severe ID IQ20-34. Mental age 3-6, need support throughout life
Profound ID IQ<20. Mental age <3. Support, severe mobility restrictions

Question 4

criteria for intellectual development disorder

Answer 4

IQ <70
deficits in adaptive functioning
developmental <18

Question 5

diagnosis of intellectual disability

Answer 5

developmental screening

assessment tools= WAIS, WISC

Question 6

management of intellectual disability

Answer 6

school provision
carers
communication strategies
pharmacological for symptoms and co-morbidities