Students with Mild Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Students with Mild Intellectual and Developmental

DisabilitiesStephanie Santos

Stefanie CafuaMaria DefinaJulia Bertolo

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TRUE or FALSEDevelopmental disability is a condition.

An intellectual or developmental disability does not put a cap on learning.The disabilities occur equally across class and gender. Students with intellectual and

developmental needs benefit from classroom integration.

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How would you define intellectual and developmental disability today?

Mild Intellectual Disability

A learning disorder characterized by:a) An ability to profit educationally within a regular

class with the aid of considerable curriculum modification and supportive service

b) An inability to profit educationally within regular class because of slow intellectual development

c) A potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self- support

Developmental Disability

A severe learning disorder characterized by:a) An inability to profit from a special

education program for students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development

b) An ability to profit from a special education program that is designed to accommodate slow intellectual development

c) A limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, economic self-support

Outstanding Issues • Terminology• Normalization• Inclusion• Time to Learn

Mix n’ MatchLearning and Memory PerseverationLearned Helplessness PhysicalAcademic Achievement Self-Injurious BehaviourSpeech and Language Problems Self-EsteemSocial Adjustment Self-Help Skills

Assessment and Classroom Placement

Determine a student’s intellectual and developmental functioning:

-Wechsler Intelligence Scale-Anecdotal reports -Rating scales-Personal checklist

Strategies for the Classroom

1. The importance of a positive attitude2. A collaborative approach3. Teamwork4. Careful attention to structure 5. “Drill” and “Repetition” 6. Momentum 7. Use of technology

Additional Resources

Ontario Association for Community Livinghttp://www.communitylivingontario.ca

Canadian Association for Community Livinghttp://www.cacl.ca

Canadian Down Syndrome Societyhttp://www.cdss.ca

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aamr.org