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Intellectual Disability (IDD) (Biological and environmental causes…
Intellectual Disability (IDD)
Communication and social skills
Role playing
Explicit, Direct instructions
Level of IDD
Based on IQ Scores
Mild (IQ 50 -70)
Moderate (IQ 35-50)
Severe (IQ. 20-35)
Profound (IQ below 20)
2 domains to identify IDD
Cognitive ability
Adaptive skills
Social
Practical
Conceptual
Intensity of Support
Intermittent
Limited
Extensive support
The pervasive level of support
Biological and environmental causes
Genetic
Phenylketinuria
Fragile X Syndrome
Down syndrome
Toxic agent
Teratogens:
substances that adversely affect fetal development for example: drugs, tobacco and alcohol
Fetal alcohol syndrome:
children can get infections such as rubella, Encephalitis or chicken pox when the mummy drinks or uses drugs during pregnancy
Environment and experiences
The earlier and more intense positive environmental factors are, the greater the impact they will have on outcomes for individuals with IDD
The right environment and experiences can improve both cognitive abilities and adaptive behaviors
Instructional strategies
Scaffolding
Reciprocal teaching
Cooperative learning