Intellecutal disabilities

Question 1

3 diagnosis in ID category

Answer 1

1. Intellectual disability
2. global developmental delay
3. unspecified intellectual disability

Question 2

ID diagnostic criteria

Answer 2

• must have all 3 (a, b, c)
  a) has defects in intellectual functioning confirmed by both clinical assessment & individualised standardised intelligence testing
  b) needs to be deficits in adaptive functioning that result in failure to meet developmental & socio-cultural standards for personal independence & social responsibility
  c) onset of symptoms within the developmental period

Question 3

adaptive functioning

Answer 3

• conceptual: language, reading, math, reasoning & memory
• social: interpersonal communication skills, ability to make friends
• practical: personal care & organising school tasks
• Overall average adaptive functioning must be bellow 2nd %

Question 4

ID specifiers

Answer 4

mild (85%)
moderate(10%)
severe (3-4%)
profound (1%)
- note: with support, function level may change overtime

Question 5

global developmental delay

Answer 5

• diagnosis for children under the age of 5
• fails to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning
• unable to undergo standardised assessment due to age
• requires reassessment after a period of time

Question 6

unspecified ID

Answer 6

• diagnosis for individuals over age of 5 who cannot undergo standardised ID assessment due to associated sensory or physical impairments
• should only be used in exceptional circumstances and requires reassessment after a period of time