This document discusses the characteristics of students with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities. It defines key terms like intellectual disability and developmental disability. It notes that students with cognitive disabilities typically have below average cognitive ability and deficits in adaptive skills like conceptual, social, and practical skills. The document outlines that early intervention is important for children with cognitive disabilities. As students get older, the academic gap between them and their peers tends to widen. Instruction for students with cognitive disabilities focuses on functional curriculum, life skills, and vocational training using approaches like applied behavior analysis and direct instruction.