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1. Developmental set of abilities and characteristics that vary from the norm in the limitations they
Disabilities - impose on the independent participation and acceptance in society
Wehmeyer et al.
(2017)
2. Developmental disorders present at birth (before 18) that negatively affect the trajectory of an
Disabilities (NIH) individual's physical, intellectual, or emotional development
3. Developmental a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language,
Disabilities (CDC) or behavior areas. begins during developmental period, may impact day-to-day
functioning, usually last throughout a person's lifetime
4. Developmental condition/state of development
- developmental disability: something in the way a person develops over time that
deprives him/her of being able to accomplish specific things
5. Ability capacity/capability
dis: negative/reversing effect on meaning of the word
disability: not able because of something that deprives a person of performing
or accomplishing something
6. Intellectual a person being able to think logically/understand something
7. Intellectual Dis- neurodevelopmental disorder that ranges from mild to profound; characterized
ability by intellectual difficulties as well as difficulties in conceptual, social, and practical
stages of living
- DSM-V classifies ID into 4 stages based on severity: mild (IQ of 50-70), moderate
(30-55), severe (20-40), profound (less than 20/25)di
8. Why are labels identification, civic and legal protection, professional clarification, research, advo-
necessary for in- cacy
dividuals with
disabilities?
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9. personal mean- - person-first language (see the person and not the disability; Person diagnosed
ing with Autism)
- Identity-first language (be proud of who you are!; Autistic)
10. public meaning as understood by the general public...specifically those who do not have daily
contact with those with a disability
11. why may the literal meanings
general pub- - purely influenced by semantics: "ability," "dis," "intellectual"
lic understand- - intellectual dis-ability
ing be different
than profession-
als and families?
12. critical meaning critical disability movement
- "value-based and goal-oriented"
- it is the job of individuals within the field, rather than outside the field, to move
forward
- aligns with critical disability studies
13. critical disability individuals (those with disabilities) experiences are understood across multiple
studies concepts
- place the blame on society, not the individual ("human rights approach")
a. recognizes expertise of disabled people in recognizing their own lives
b. simultaneously advocates for progressive societal change
c. analyzes intersectionality through a variety of means
- strongly against charity model of disabilities (from pitiable existence --> accept-
ed individuals with the right to an accessible society)
14. ID or IDD each individual with disabilities may or may not need assistance: lifestyle, residen-
tial, educational, vocational, medical
- RTCs: residential treatment centers
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15. government and - American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
service organiza- - American Psychiatric Association (APA) --> diagnostic and statistical manual of
tions mental disorders (DSM-5)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD) --> ICF (WHO's framework for
health and disability)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Government: US SSA; Medicaid
State: TX Medicaid Waiver Program, Call 211 for essential community services
(United Way 211)
Local: HOT Region MHMR; Central Counties Services
16. APA DSM-V 3 Domains:
1. Conceptual: language, reading, writing, math, reasoning, knowledge, and
memory
2. Social: empathy, social judgment, interpersonal communication skills, friend-
ships, etc
3. Practical: self-management - personal care, job responsibilities, money man-
agement, recreation, organizing school and work tasks
17. IDEA individuals with disabilities education act
18. The American the Census; estimates 3.4 million Texans (12.9% of the population) had a disability
Community Sur- in 2014
vey
19. development of intellectual disability; learning disability/specific learning disorder
skill domains - fine motor skills, cognitive development
speech and language impairment, ASD
- gross/fine motor skills do not predict cognitive or social development
20. zygote --> embryo --> fetus --> baby
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