This document discusses best practices for teaching the Bible to people with intellectual disabilities. It notes that intellectual disability includes those with an IQ of 70 or lower, as well as conditions like Down Syndrome, Autism, and Fragile-X. The document emphasizes using recognition over recall, providing real life examples instead of abstract concepts, age-appropriate pictures, and catering to non-reading members of the group. Meetings for Bible study are held bi-weekly on Fridays from 7-9pm at WeBelong Newtown.
3. Intellectual Disability
• IQ of 70 or lower.
• Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile-X,
Prader-Willi. Any type of intellectual
impairment.
• In Australia, 3% population.
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6. Recall vs recognition
Recall Recognition
The King made a statue.
What was the statue
made of?
The King made a statue
of gold. Which picture is
gold?
7. Abstract vs real life examples
Abstract Real life
Sin is like a wall between
God and people.
Mum would feel sad and
angry if we ignored her.
Sin makes us look dirty in
God’s eyes.
Sin is when we ignore
God. God is sad and
angry when we sin.
