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ID: Intellectual Dis
Question | Answer |
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What are 3 classifications used with ID? | 1)Substantial limitations in intellectual functioning 2)substantial limitations in adaptive behavior that affects daily living 3)Prior to age 18 |
Areas affected... | 1) conceptual skills (receptive & expressive language) 2)Social Skills (ability to follow rules & interpersonal skills) 3)Practical adaptive (telephone or transportation) |
Characterized by... | 1) IQ 70-75 or below 2)limitations in 2 or more adaptive skills 3)occurs prior to age 18 |
Levels of ID (IQ) | 50-75-mild 35-49-moderate 34-below- severe/profound (full assistance with self-help skills) |
Cause of ID... | prenatal trauma; pregnancy infections; trauma at birth; postnatal: illness, toxins, injury; genetic; often unknown |
Important Facts: | 1)most common developmental disorder; 2) 1-2% children affected globally; Co-occurs with other disorders (i.e. cerebral palsy or ADHD) |