This document discusses intellectual disabilities. It defines intellectual disabilities as limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors that originate before age 18. Causes can include genetic syndromes, infections, trauma, and other medical conditions. People with intellectual disabilities may have difficulties with language, learning, concentration, behavior, and independent living. They benefit from supported education tailored to their needs, including adaptations to curriculum, assistive technology, life skills training, and opportunities for employment and social involvement. Teachers can help by using concrete examples, repetition, participation, and addressing different learning styles.

1. Intellectual DisabilitiesWhat is it?http://www.ehow.com/how_2100050_pick-school-down-syndrome-child.htmlhttp://elliestumbo.blogspot.com/2010/10/from-mutterings-and-mussings.htmlhttp://www.nysut.org/educatorsvoice_14852.htmWhat causes it?What do they need?Presented by: Janet LeeHow can we help?How can we do this?

2. ImbecileMoron1910:IdiotFeeble-minded1950:Mental RetardationRetard2010:Intellectual Disability

3. What is it?Expressive and receptive language

4. Physical disability

5. Difficulty in learning

6. Difficulty with concentrating

7. Display inappropriate behavior

8. May not be able to read and/or write

9. May not be able to live or work independently

10. May have difficulty in participating in group settingsThree traits:Limited intellectual functioning (<70-75)Limited adaptive behaviorOriginates before 18 yrs. old.These students may have difficulty with:

11. What is it?High incidence1 million people in Canada (3 in 10 people)Severity variesSocial, gender, ageMild IQ=(50-55) to 70Profound IQ=(<20-25)Assess:IQ, WISC, WIAT, DABS

12. What causes it?There is no cookie-cutter student.Infections & intoxicantsSyphilis, Herpes simplex, bacterial infections, viral infections, parasitic infections; drugs, poisons, smoking, caffeine, alcohol, leadTrauma Metabolism or NutritionAmino acid disorders (phenylketonuria), malnutritionUnknown Prenatal InfluenceChromosomal AbnormalityDown Syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, fragile X syndromeGestational DisordersPrematurity, postmaturity, low birth weightPsychiatric disordersEnvironmentalSensory deprivation