lecture 5: Intellectual disability Flashcards
what is the definition of intellectual disability
Refers to the substantial limitation in certain personal capabilities (slower)
but dont loose connection with reality
true or false: those with ID lose concept of reality
false
how is ID manifested (iq)
manifested in significantly subaverage intellect (tests) IQ approx 70
IQ is on avg 100 or above
what is normal IQ
100
true or false: ID exists concurrently with related disability in 1 or more of the adaptive skill areas
false, 2 or more
what are the 10 of the adaptive skill areas
- communications
- self-care
- home living (independently)
- social skills (interactions)
- community use (services)
- self-direction
- health and safety
- functional academics
- work
- leisure
what is an example of self care in the adaptive skills area
keeping their hygiene
explain work as an adaptive skill aera
need to find a job and keep it
for those with ID, they have an easy time doing leisure?
false, it usually needs to be organized for them
explain self direction as a adaptive skill area
getting from the bus the the metro without being lost
what is adaptive functioning
Adaptive functioning means how well a person handles common demands in life and how independent they are compared to others of a similar age and background.
to have an ID it needs to begin before what age
before 18 (dev period)
what IQ is mild ID
50/55 to 70
explain mild ID
Can generally learn reading, writing + math skills between 3rd and 6th grade levels
May have jobs and live independently
true or false:those with mild ID can have jobs and live indepenedly
true
what is the level of learning someone with mild ID can usually do
betwteen 3rd and 6 th grade
what IQ is moderate ID
35/40 to 50/55
explain moderate ID
May be able to learn some basic reading + writing
Able to learn functional skills such as safety and self-help. Require some type of supervision
true or false: some people with moderate ID require supervision
true
what is the IQ for someone with severe ID
20/25 to 35/40
explain severe ID
Probably not able to read + write, although they may learn self-help skills and routines
Require supervision in their ADLs
true or false< someone with severe ID is proabblty not able to read write or learn any routines
false, they cant read or write but then can learn self help and routines
true or fals: severe ID require supervision in their ADL
true
which type of ID requires intesnive support
profound