Students with Mild Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Stephanie Santos Stefanie Cafua Maria Defina Julia Bertolo

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TRUE or FALSE Developmental disability is a condition. An intellectual or developmental disability does not put a cap on learning. The disabilities occur equally across class and gender. Students with intellectual and developmental needs benefit from classroom integration.

Intellectually disabled Developmentally challenged Feeble-minded Intellectually disabled Severe Mild Moron Idiot Developmentally challenged Moderate Profound Imbecile Retardation

How would you define intellectual and developmental disability today? Placemat How would you define intellectual and developmental disability today?

Mild Intellectual Disability A learning disorder characterized by: An ability to profit educationally within a regular class with the aid of considerable curriculum modification and supportive service An inability to profit educationally within regular class because of slow intellectual development A potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self- support

Developmental Disability A severe learning disorder characterized by: An inability to profit from a special education program for students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development An ability to profit from a special education program that is designed to accommodate slow intellectual development c) A limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, economic self-support

Outstanding Issues Terminology Normalization Inclusion Time to Learn

Mix n’ Match Learning and Memory Perseveration Learned Helplessness Physical Academic Achievement Self-Injurious Behaviour Speech and Language Problems Self-Esteem Social Adjustment Self-Help Skills

Assessment and Classroom Placement Determine a student’s intellectual and developmental functioning: -Wechsler Intelligence Scale -Anecdotal reports -Rating scales -Personal checklist

Strategies for the Classroom The importance of a positive attitude A collaborative approach Teamwork Careful attention to structure 5. “Drill” and “Repetition” 6. Momentum 7. Use of technology

Additional Resources Ontario Association for Community Living http://www.communitylivingontario.ca Canadian Association for Community Living http://www.cacl.ca Canadian Down Syndrome Society http://www.cdss.ca American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aamr.org