1 Intellectual DisabilitiesRECR 120 Intellectual Disabilities

2 Intellectual DisabilitiesMental Functioning IQ Intellectual Disabilities Adaptive Behavior Before the age of 18

3 Learning Down Syndrome Disability Autism Spectrum DisorderFetal Alcohol Syndrome

4 Causes Genetics Complications during pregnancyComplications during birth Health problems (measles, meningitis, whooping cough, extreme malnutrition, exposure to toxins)

5 6.5 million people in the U.S.545,000 children (6-21) receive special education services

6 Difficulty reaching or delay in child development milestones:Signs & Symptoms Difficulty reaching or delay in child development milestones: Sitting up and crawling Learning to talk or difficulty speaking Memory deficits Social skills Problem solving Understanding rules & consequences

7 Diagnosis Before the age of 18Adaptive Behavior Conceptual Skills Reading, writing, understanding written & verbal instructions Social Skills Ability to follow rules & interact w/others Practical Skills Activities of daily living (ADLs) *Compare to Others at same age Intellectual Functioning (IQ) Problem solving, reasoning, ability to understand IQ below a 70 or 75