prevalence of IDD one of the most prevelant of all disabilities. 1-3% of children in US and 10%
worldwide
prevalence of autism has increased _____% 289.5%
prevalence of ADHD has increased ___% 33%
when does an IDD start? before age 18
an IDD is diagnosed with ..... -intellectual functioning or intelligence, which include the ability to learn,
reason, problem solve, and other skills
-adaptive behavior, which includes everyday social and life skills
what IDDs have visible signs? cerebral palsy, down syndrome, Fragile X
, developmental disabilities module 3
what IDDs don't have visible signs? autism, mild IDD
possible signs and symptoms of an IDD -sit up, crawl or walk later than other children
-learn to talk later
-find it hard to remember things
-not understand how to pay for things
-have trouble understanding social rules
-trouble seeing consequences
-trouble solving problems
the purpose of diagnosing an IDD is to determine -special education services
eligibility for support through- -home and community-based waiver services
-Social security administration benefits
-specific treatment within the criminal justice system
Diagnostic adaptive behavior scale (DABS) Measures how well a child can use adaptive behavior in conceptual, social,
and practical life skills.
-developed for 4-21 year olds
Intelligence quotient (IQ) classification using genius IQ- 140+, Gifted: 125+
Stanford-Binet standards Average IQ= 100+