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Intellectual Disability (Academic (typically in settings that are more…
Intellectual Disability
Academic
typically in settings that are more restrictive(contained classes)
benefits from very structured lessons and daily routine
difficulties with fine motor and gross motor
difficulty with cognitive tasks
slower processing of information
less efficient
benefits from direct and explicit instruction
IQ of 70 or below
slower
processing deficits
Physical
difference in facial features
may have poor vision
hearing difficulties
dental issues
low muscle tone -injuries occur more easily
Social
easily trusts others
vulnerable and more prone to peer pressure
viewed by peers as different because of apparent physical characteristics
can be lonely
lower levels of self-efficacy
difficulties with social skills
difficulty maintaining appropriate friendships with peers
leisure and recreational interests are same as peers
Communication
may be verbal or non-verbal
difficulties in expressive language
difficulty interpreting expressive language
Executive Functioning
difficulty making decisions
lack self-determination
unaware of inherent risks