Main Characteristics
True or False: Having a low IQ means that the individual has an intellectual disability.
False.
True or False: There is always a known cause when an individual is diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
Which area of concern fits this population better: spiritual or cognitive development?
Cognitive development
Name the four severity levels of intellectual disabilities.
Mild, moderate, severe, profound
Which of the following cannot lead to an intellectual disability: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, or Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis
Profound ID
Define adaptive behaviors.
Skills learned by people that allow them to function in everyday life.
What are three causes of ID that have not yet been listed?
Answers may vary.
Why can one area of concern not apply to all people with ID?
Every case is different and the causes of ID are different as well.