Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What are some terms we no longer use for mental retardation, imbecile, idiot, mental deficiency..
developmental disability?
What is the personal definition of developmental describes an individual's strengths and needs, describes profile and abilities
disability?
How to help someone based on their needs
What is the literal definition of developmental refers to specific characteristics of the term, specific groups are given
disability? specific label
used to diagnose
can be bad due to discrimination or prejudice
,Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What is the social definition of developmental personal and literal meaning
disability?
how society views are particular diagnosis
affected by society's tolerance, acceptance, and understanding
What is the critical disability definition of Focused on shortcomings and limitations
developmental disability?
"Wrongly" focused definition
Pessimistic view, a lot of pushback being received for this view
Refers to the oppression of those with DDs by people in authority positions
What are developmental disabilities? term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to intellectual and/or
physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18
used throughout Ontario to describe certain conditions
Misuse can occur which can marginalize and discriminate
What is the definitional meaning of developmental Use of specific criteria to define the presence or absence of a
disability? developmental disability
Sampling time in a skill set
,Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What are human rights? all people, no matter their abilities or disabilities, are members of the human
race and are entitled to equal rights
Laws that protect from discrimination in a variety of settings such as work,
study, looking for work, housind
Creating an environment that enables everyone to maximize their potential
What is social responsibility? disability is not existent because of impairment, but because society does
not accept its responsibility to provide necessary means to support and
accommodate all of its members
What does AAIDD stand for? American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
5 assumptions of the AAIDD definition -Must consider context, age, and community
-Assessment must be valid and consider culture; language; sensory, motor,
and behavioral issues; and differences in communication
-Individuals have both limitations and strengths
-Should develop profile of needed supports
-Life functioning can improve over time with use of appropriate supports
, Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What does WHO stand for? World Health Organization
What is the ICD-11? Used to create taxonomies that are consistent worldwide for IDs.
What is the ICD-11 definition of developmental group of etiologically diverse conditions originating during the
disability? developmental period (childhood) that are characterized by below average
functioning and adaptive behaviour that are two or more standard deviations
below the mean
Based on standardized tests, compare to average for age group
Broader scope, more inclusive, used outside of NA as well
Similarities between the AAIDD and ICD-11 Both based on intellectual impairments, adaptive behaviour deficits, and
onset during the developmental period
Use of standardized testing
Difference between AAIDD and ICD-11 ICD allows for use of clinical judgement where standardized testing is not
possible
What are some terms we no longer use for mental retardation, imbecile, idiot, mental deficiency..
developmental disability?
What is the personal definition of developmental describes an individual's strengths and needs, describes profile and abilities
disability?
How to help someone based on their needs
What is the literal definition of developmental refers to specific characteristics of the term, specific groups are given
disability? specific label
used to diagnose
can be bad due to discrimination or prejudice
,Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What is the social definition of developmental personal and literal meaning
disability?
how society views are particular diagnosis
affected by society's tolerance, acceptance, and understanding
What is the critical disability definition of Focused on shortcomings and limitations
developmental disability?
"Wrongly" focused definition
Pessimistic view, a lot of pushback being received for this view
Refers to the oppression of those with DDs by people in authority positions
What are developmental disabilities? term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to intellectual and/or
physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18
used throughout Ontario to describe certain conditions
Misuse can occur which can marginalize and discriminate
What is the definitional meaning of developmental Use of specific criteria to define the presence or absence of a
disability? developmental disability
Sampling time in a skill set
,Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What are human rights? all people, no matter their abilities or disabilities, are members of the human
race and are entitled to equal rights
Laws that protect from discrimination in a variety of settings such as work,
study, looking for work, housind
Creating an environment that enables everyone to maximize their potential
What is social responsibility? disability is not existent because of impairment, but because society does
not accept its responsibility to provide necessary means to support and
accommodate all of its members
What does AAIDD stand for? American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
5 assumptions of the AAIDD definition -Must consider context, age, and community
-Assessment must be valid and consider culture; language; sensory, motor,
and behavioral issues; and differences in communication
-Individuals have both limitations and strengths
-Should develop profile of needed supports
-Life functioning can improve over time with use of appropriate supports
, Developmental Disabilities Midterm Review
What does WHO stand for? World Health Organization
What is the ICD-11? Used to create taxonomies that are consistent worldwide for IDs.
What is the ICD-11 definition of developmental group of etiologically diverse conditions originating during the
disability? developmental period (childhood) that are characterized by below average
functioning and adaptive behaviour that are two or more standard deviations
below the mean
Based on standardized tests, compare to average for age group
Broader scope, more inclusive, used outside of NA as well
Similarities between the AAIDD and ICD-11 Both based on intellectual impairments, adaptive behaviour deficits, and
onset during the developmental period
Use of standardized testing
Difference between AAIDD and ICD-11 ICD allows for use of clinical judgement where standardized testing is not
possible
