test #2

Question 1

What is an Intellectual Disability

Answer 1

a disability characterized by:
- significant limitations in intellectual functioning
- limitations in behavior (conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills
- has to originate before the age of 18

Question 2

Mild intellectual disability (MID)

Answer 2

IQ 50-55 to 70-75

Question 3

Moderate intellectual disability (MOID)

Answer 3

IQ 35-40 to 50-55

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Severe intellectual disability (SID)

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IQ 20-25 to 25-40

Question 5

Profound intellectual disability (PID)

Answer 5

IQ below 20-25

Question 6

Intensities of support

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intermittent
limited (consistant, but will eventually go away)
extensive
pervasive

Question 7

intermittent (short term)

Answer 7

limited support needs, learning rate is 40% to 70% of those without intellectual disabilities

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extensive

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pervasive support needs; usually incapable of traditional schooling, need to master basic life skills and communication skills, sometime may cost something (i.e., long term education support, in home living, etc)

Question 9

pervasive

Answer 9

ask katie for her notes

Question 10

limited

Answer 10

ask katie if she has notes

Question 11

What causes Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

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• x-linked disorders (chromosomes)
  more than 750 genetic disorders associated with ID
• many other non genetic possibilities (shaken baby, fetal alcohol, etc.)

Question 12

extensive support needs

Answer 12

4+ years behind peers on physical and motor tests

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down syndrome (DS)

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• most recognized
• 1 in 700 children are born with DS
• over 80 clinical characteristics and many physical characteristics
• increased risk of certain medical problems
• atlantoaxial instability and very flexible joints

Question 14

atlantoaxial instability

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flexibility of the vertebrae
- any contact / pressure to head can lead to it
- can lead to paralysis and dislocation of the vertebrae

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organizational methods

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instructional methods

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concrete experiences

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data-based

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very individualized

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ecological task analysis

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breaking down instructions to the EASIEST WAY POSSIBLE!

Question 20

behavior management

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keep them focused and engaged so they are too busy to get off task or get bored and act out

Question 21

moving from familiar to unfamiliar

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give them warnings before transitioning to a new task

Question 22

consistancy and predicability

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choice making

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let them choose within a range that you present (don’t say “what do you want to do?” say “do you want to play basketball or soccer?”)

Question 24

Special Olympics mission

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to provide year-round sport training and athletic competition in olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It is also free of charge for families and athletes to ensure everyone can participate.

Question 25

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program

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for children with intellectual disabilities ages 2-7

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emotional disturbance

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inability to learn, inability to build or maintain satisfactory relationships, and they tend to have inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances

Question 27

3 qualifiers of emotional disturbance

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• duration
• degree
• adverse effects on educational performance

Question 28

conduct disorder

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2 primary dimensions of disordered behavior

Answer 29

externalizing and internalizing

Question 30

Kauffman’s Classification

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• overt (under socialized)
• covert (socialized)

Question 31

causes of behavioral disabilities

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• biological factors
• family factors
• school factors
• cultural factors

Question 32

physical restraint

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only if self or others are in imminent danger of serious physical harm

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seclusion

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only if it appears on a student IEP

Question 34

Hellison’s Levels

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0 - irresponsibility
1 - respecting the rights and feelings of others
2 - participation and effort
3 - self-direction
4 - helping others and leadership
5 - outside the gym

Question 35

positive behavior intervention and supports

Answer 35

1. prevent challenging behavior from happening
2. manage challenging behaviors if they do happen