Intellectual Disabilities RECR 120 Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities Mental Functioning IQ Intellectual Disabilities Adaptive Behavior Before the age of 18

Learning Down Syndrome Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Causes Genetics Complications during pregnancy Complications during birth Health problems (measles, meningitis, whooping cough, extreme malnutrition, exposure to toxins)

6.5 million people in the U.S. 545,000 children (6-21) receive special education services

Difficulty reaching or delay in child development milestones: Signs & Symptoms Difficulty reaching or delay in child development milestones: Sitting up and crawling Learning to talk or difficulty speaking Memory deficits Social skills Problem solving Understanding rules & consequences

Diagnosis Before the age of 18 Adaptive Behavior Conceptual Skills Reading, writing, understanding written & verbal instructions Social Skills Ability to follow rules & interact w/others Practical Skills Activities of daily living (ADLs) *Compare to Others at same age Intellectual Functioning (IQ) Problem solving, reasoning, ability to understand IQ below a 70 or 75