lesson 23 part 1 Flashcards
These disorders are a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period
neurodevelopmental disorders
The disorders typically manifest early in development, often before the child enters grade school, and are characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning
neurodevelopmental disorders
formerly called Mental Retardation
intellectual disability
Characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living
intellectual disability
they can and do learn new skills, but they learn them more slowly
intellectual disability
also known as IQ
intellectual functioning
refers to a person’s ability to learn, reason, make decisions and solve problems
intellectual functioning
which are skills necessary for everyday life such as being able to communicate effectively, interact with others and take care of oneself
adaptive behavior
what are the categories of adaptive behaviors
conceptual
social
practical
what area: personal care, health and safety, money management, task organization in school or work
practical area
what area: competence in memory, reading, writing and math
conceptual area
what area: awareness of other’s thoughts and feelings, interpersonal skills, social judgment
social area
what is the average IQ
100
the majority people IQ scores between _____
85 and 115
a person is considered intellectually disabled if he or she has as an IQ less than ____
less than 70 to 75
example of chromosomal abnormalities
down syndrome
guess the level of retardation:
IQ 52–69
mild
guess the level of retardation:
IQ 19 or below
profound
guess the level of retardation:
IQ 36–51
moderate
guess the level of retardation: IQ 20–35
severe
what are the type of support needed in metal retardation
ILEP
intermittent
limited
extensive
pervasive
type of support: occasional support needed
intermittent
type of support: high level of support for all activities of daily living, possibly including extensive nursing care
pervasive
type of support: support such as a day program in a sheltered workshop
limited
