Mod 11 IDD Well-Being (Mpofu et al.)

Question 1

The World Health Organization reports that what percentage of the world’s population lives with some type of disability?

30%
15%
2.5%
6%

Answer 1

15%

Question 2

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities defines intellectual disabilities as “a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in _________
behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.”

Answer 2

adaptive

Question 3

Although many definitions of ID exists, what three symptoms coexist across all definitions?

-symptoms before adulthood
-difficulties in physical functioning
-difficulties in intellectual functioning
-difficulties in adaptive functioning

Answer 3

-symptoms before adulthood
-difficulties in intellectual functioning
-difficulties in adaptive functioning

Question 4

Disability is a ____
construct.

Answer 4

social

Question 5

“Beginning in the late nineteenth century and up to until the ________, an intellectual disability was conceptualized as a condition that was permanent, for which there was no cure, no treatment, and no hope.”

Answer 5

1960s

Question 6

Health effects of work participation for people with IDD include all of the following EXCEPT what?

-better access to social support
-better mental health outcomes
-higher engagement in physical activity
-higher savings in bank account

Answer 6

-higher savings in bank account

Question 7

“Many families with adults with IDD must contend with planning for the future of the member with IDD when the primary _______is no longer able to provide ongoing care from aging- related limitations, change in financial capability, or passing away. Regrettably, few families plan for the care needs of their adult members with IDD, which leaves the adult member with IDD in a very precarious if not life-threatening situation. Moreover, community-wide life events such as natural disasters and pandemics do occur and would impact the wellbeing of people with IDD disproportionally more than that of typical community members.”

Answer 7

caregiver

Question 8

“Although much progress has been made by professional organizations to promote more equitable healthcare access and social opportunities for people with IDD, it should be noted that these movements are largely reflective of the dominant Western culture. Recent ideological movements have promoted social inclusion, but people with IDD from _______ethnic communities often experience stigma, isolation, racism, negative attitudes from professionals, and lack of cultural sensitivity in service delivery. Lack of culturally sensitive services poses a challenge in service access for individuals and their families.”

Answer 8

minoritized

Question 9

“Incomplete administrative ____ and poor monitoring and tracking of IDD populations create an indeterminate hidden pool of people who miss out on their right to health support by omission or commission. In addition, programs for the community wellbeing of people with IDD lack in sustainability due to budget cuts, and lack of training of providers.”

Answer 9

data

Question 10

“Stigma against people with IDD is an ever-present issue in their access of community health services. As an example, caregivers reported feeling that the doctors they interacted with did not understand IDD and how to interact with people with IDD. Moreover, people with IDD reported feeling that in interactions with healthcare providers, the convenience of the _________ typically took precedence over their needs as patients.”

Answer 10

providers