1- Significant limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior skills
- Onset before age 18
o Prior to age 5 may be called Global Developmental Delay
- Intellectual functioning usually measured in IQ testing
intellectual disabilities
2what are adaptive behavior skills
conceptual skills
social skills
practical skills
3how does the DSM-V classify intellectual disabilities
mild, moderate, severe, profound
4how are intellectual disabilities diagnosed
- Comprehensive evaluation
- Accepted measure for intellectual performance is about 70 or below on IQ test
o Not comprehensive, clinical reasoning should be included
- Adaptive behavior assessment
5what is the etiology of intellectual disabilties
- Often unknown, especially with mild impairment
- Biomeical influences
o Genetic (Down Syndrome)
o Birth defects (Spina Bifida)
- Environmental influences
o Prenatal factors (FAS)
o Perinatal factors (cerebral palsy)
o Postnatal factors (meningitis)
6what is the prevalence of intellectual disabilities worldwide
1%
7what countries have higher incidence of intellectual disabilities
low and middle income countries
8boys are ___ more affected with intellectual disabilties
1.5x
9what are some signs and symptoms of intellectual disabilities
- Difficulty with fine and gross motor activities
- Language delay
- Poor memory
- Difficulty with social rules
- Difficulty understanding cause/effect or consequences
- Difficulty problem solving
- Varies based on severity level and co-occurring conditions
10how do intellectual disabilities impact occupational performance
- Safety awareness
- Adaptive behavior skills
- Social skills
- Physical skills
- Vocational skills
11what is the course and prognosis for intellectual disabilities
- Lifelong, nonprogressive condition
- Vary based on cause and severity of disability as well as co-occurring conditions.
- Stigma plays large role in prognosis
12what are the co-occuring conditions for intellectual disabilities
mental health
13What settings might you work with an individual with intellectual disabilities?
Schools, outpatient, community based, home health, early intervention, acute care
14what are the precautions for intellectual disabilities
safety
15what are the contraindications for intellectual disorders
medical (heart, respiratory)
16what are the considerations for intellectual disorders
consent, safety