CEP 240 Chapter 6: Intellectual Disability.

How many students in the United States were identified as intellectually disabled and receiving special education during the 2020-2021 school year?

405,400

Factor that has contributed to the decrease in the number of students classified as having an intellectual disability over the years.

Changes in definitions, Prevention and Early intervention.

What percentage of the total school−age population do students with intellectual disabilities represent?

Less than 1%

What percentage of all students with disability's do students with intellectual disabilities represent?

6.1%

During the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance, what role did religion play in the treatment of individuals with disabilities?

It led to the establishment of sanctuaries for individuals with disabilities.

What were children with intellectual disabilities often called during the Middle Ages period?

les enfants du bon Dieu ("the children of God")

Which of these conditions is a chromosomal abnormality?

Down Syndrome

The etiology of a condition refers to the ______ of the condition.

Cause

A student is being taught life skills that will help prepare them for situations outside of school.

functional curriculum

Task analysis

Complex assignments are broken down into sequential component parts.

Cooperative learning

Small groups of diverse learners work together to complete an assignment.

Scaffolding

A student receives various forms of support when learning something, and those supports are removed as the student gains competence

TRUE OR FALSE Students with intellectual disability benefit from using a mix of technology solutions that address their specific needs.

True

Which is an example of an augmentative and alternative communication device?

an electronic device that a nonverbal child uses to speak to others

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

refers to all forms of communication that enhance or supplement speech and writing, either, temporarily or permanently. AAC can both enhance (augmentative) and replace (alternative) conventional forms of expression for people who can't communicate through speech, writing, or gestures.

Intellectual Disability

a condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from mild to profound

Down Syndrome

a condition of intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Fragile X Syndrome

A disorder produced by injury to a gene on the X chromosome, producing mild to moderate intellectual disability

FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome)

physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant women's heavy drinking

Galactosemia

Recessive genetic disorder; characterized by body's inability to tolerate galactose

infant stimulation program

Sensory activities to support a baby's overall growth, especially those at risk for developmental delays or with conditions interfering with normal development.

Which is an example of supportive competitive employment?

Someone with an intellectual disability works alongside other workers who do not have disabilities.

The early intervention program based on working with families that stresses their familial strengths and abilities, the enhancement of skills, and the development of partnerships between families and services providers is known as ______ early intervention.

Family-Centered

What is the main goal of early intervention for children with moderate−to−severe intellectual disability?

to enable them to reach developmental and cognitive milestones

TRUE OR FALSE Individuals of racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability than their peers.

False

What is a challenge that educators face in addressing the overrepresentation of children of color in special education?

combating cultural biases in assessment and placement

Sheltered Work shop

A structured work environment for persons with disabilities in which vocational and social skills are often the focus of attention; may be a temporary or permanent placement.

supported competitive employment

At a work site for typical workers, individuals with disabilities are employed and work alongside their typical peers but receive ongoing assistance from a job coach.

Job Coach

employment specialist provides on-the-job assistance and support to the worker with intellectual disability

self-determination

Self-advocacy efforts by an individual with a disability; expression of desire to live one's life according to one's own wishes; assuming personal control over one's life

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