Resources:

Useful Websites

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – www.aaidd.orgNational Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/intellectualIndividuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) - http://idea.ed.govCenter for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/IntellectualDisability.pdf

References:

Katz, G., & Lazcano-Ponce, E. (2008). Intellectual disability: definition, etiological factors, classification, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. (2 ed., Vol. 50, pp. 132-141). Santa Maria Ahuacatitlan: Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica.

Unok Marks, S. (2008). Self-determination: for students with intellectual disabilities and why i want educators to know what

it means. Phi Delta Kappan, 55-58.

Schalock, R. L., Luckasson, R. A., Shogren, K.

A., Borthwick-Duffy, S., Bradley, V., Buntinx, W. H. E…. Yeager, M. (2007).

The renaming of mental retardation: understanding the change to the term intellectual disability. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 45(2), 116-124.

Understanding

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What is it?What are the

characteristics?What are some

strategies?

Intellectual Disabilities

“Intellectual disability is characterized by evident limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive conduct, the latter expressed as conceptual, social and practical

Limitations Associated with Intellectual Disability*

1. Communication2. Personal Care3. Home Life4. Social Skills5. Utilization of the

community6. Self-governance7. Health and Safety8. Functional Academic Skills9. Leisure Time10.Work

*(American Assoc. on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)

What is an Intellectual Disability?

incomplete or arrested mental development, principally characterized by the deterioration of

Intellectual Disability is now the preferred term used instead of mental retardation. Anyone who was previously diagnosed as mentally retarded is eligible for the diagnosis of intellectually disabled. The term intellectual disability is current with professional practices, less offensive to people with disabilities, and more consistent with the terminology used internationally. WHO (World Health Organization) defines the disorder as “the presence of

Self-determination is a strategy used to build self-regulation, self-knowledge, self-reflection, problem solving, goal setting, self-monitoring, and decision-making. This is an incredible skill for individuals with an intellectual disability to learn. Everyone wants some type of self-determination in his or her lives. It could be as simple as directing some aspect of your life. Individuals with an intellectual disability can express their desires. Though they cannot do so in all

aspects of their lives, does not mean they are not able to in other areas or do not want any opportunities at all. For example, you may not be a chef, but you know what you want to eat.Create experiences that promote self-determination. Learning about who we are is critical for everyone. Individuals with an intellectual disability should join clubs and organizations, travel, and go to college. It takes time. This skill is a lifelong process. Individuals with an intellectual disability should develop