Intellectual Disabilities Presentation

ID

100

What is one major known cause of ID?

1.Genetic or hereditary causes 

2. Prematurity or low birth weight

3. Toxins 

4. Diseases

5. Child abuse and neglect

200

What is ID?

A lifelong neurological condition that affects individuals ability to learn and think.

300

What is the most defining characteristic of ID?

Impaired Cognition

400

Name two of the adaptive behavior skill areas

1. Conceptual

2. Social

3. Practical

500

Name the 4 classification of ID by severity

1. Mild 

2. Moderate

3. Severe

4.Profound

UDL

100

What does UDL stand for?

Universal Design for Learning

200

Name 2 benefits of students development through UDL

• Inclusion in General Education
• Show higher academic achievements in state assessments
• Have higher academic growth
• Improvement in social dynamic in classrooms 
  • Creates motivation in academics

300

Name two examples of how students with ID can enagage in the classroom through the UDL framework

• Small-group activities
• Activities that let students draw out their imaginations
• Use of technology
• Visual behavior supports
• Display of goals and schedules

400

Name two examples of lesson plans that can be used in the classroom through the UDL framework

1. Develop learning goals

2. Develop Instructional Methods

3. Instructional Materials

4. Assessment Methods

500

What does the UDL framework reduce and what does it enhance?

1. Reduces learning barriers

and

2. Enhances educational experiences 

SEB

100

What does SEB stand for? 

Social-emotional behavior

200

Name one way emotional development is affected in student's with an ID?

1. They experience social isolation

2. Difficulty making friendships

3. Impaired cognition affecting communication skills 

300

What are some social challenges a student with an ID may face? (Name 2)

1. Making friendships

2. Have difficulties communicating

3. Ability to follow rules

400

According the the presentation slide, name two ways in which incorporating SEL in the classroom helps students.

• SEL can help students strengthen their abilities to recognize their emotions and thoughts.
• Identify how these (emotions and thoughts) influenced their behavior.
• Learn how to cope with stressful feelings or situations.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with their teachers and peers.

500

According the the presentation slide, name two tips teachers can use in their classroom when incorporating SEL.

• Teachers can relate their curriculum to students’ cultural backgrounds.
•  Teacher can create a “classroom culture” where students can share their values, beliefs and behavioral expectations.
• Create a welcoming environment where all students (including students with disabilities) can feel safe and secure.
• Practice social skills that create a postive and inclusive social climate by engaging in active listening, demonstarting empathy, appreciation for diversity and startegies for conflict resolution to your students.

Accommodations

100

Name a simple accomodation for students with ID

1. Breaking tasks into steps

2. Provide visual reminders

3. Graphic Organizers

4. Allowing the use of technology (computer)

5. Allow breaks

6. Giving extended time

200

True or False: Students with severe/profound ID may not required more substantial adaptations

False

300

True or False: "One accommodation can help students with different disabilities, so any support that meets a student’s needs should be considered".

True 

400

Name one difficulty students with mild ID may have 

1. Difficulty learning simple tasks,

2. Remembering information

3. Applying knowledge and skills they have learned

500

True or False: "Students with the most signifcant cogntive impairments (less than 1% of all students with disabilities) can receieve instruction based on alternate academic achievement standards"

True