1. In your own words, name the three criterion that comprise the IDEA definition for intellectual disabilities and give some details for each one. Autism as a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction. Deaf-Blindness were hearing and visual impairments causes such severe communication. Developmental Delay were there is a delay in physical development, cognitive development, communication; social or emotional development.
Identify two differences between the 1983 and the 2010 AAIDD definition of intellectual disabilities.
1983 expanded the developmental period from birth to age 18 to conception to age 18 and continued the recommendation of IQ as a guideline only. 2010 only changed …show more content…
The American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities recently endorsed the use of the general term intellectual disabilities in place of the previous term mental retardation. Explain the rationale for this name change.
Advocates for individuals with intellectual disability have rightfully asserted that the term “mental retardation” has negative connotations, has become offensive to many people, and often results in misunderstandings about the nature of the disorder and those who have it.
4. Give an example of how you as a teacher might support an adolescent or young adult with ID in transitioning to adult life in each of the following areas:
a. Employment - taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests; utilizing a real-life experience and opportunities for work through situated education; and the development of student-focused strategies
b. Independent living –analyzing the current lifestyle and take into account the coping ability, independent behavior and emotions, while exposing the child to exercise that promote exposes the student to need lifestyle management and living.
c. Use of leisure time- Engaging computer software, real life agencies and personnels helping the child discover career development than just job finding
Identify two differences between the 1983 and the 2010 AAIDD definition of intellectual disabilities.
1983 expanded the developmental period from birth to age 18 to conception to age 18 and continued the recommendation of IQ as a guideline only. 2010 only changed …show more content…
The American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities recently endorsed the use of the general term intellectual disabilities in place of the previous term mental retardation. Explain the rationale for this name change.
Advocates for individuals with intellectual disability have rightfully asserted that the term “mental retardation” has negative connotations, has become offensive to many people, and often results in misunderstandings about the nature of the disorder and those who have it.
4. Give an example of how you as a teacher might support an adolescent or young adult with ID in transitioning to adult life in each of the following areas:
a. Employment - taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests; utilizing a real-life experience and opportunities for work through situated education; and the development of student-focused strategies
b. Independent living –analyzing the current lifestyle and take into account the coping ability, independent behavior and emotions, while exposing the child to exercise that promote exposes the student to need lifestyle management and living.
c. Use of leisure time- Engaging computer software, real life agencies and personnels helping the child discover career development than just job finding