Terminology
Before birth
What is the cause of fetal alcohol syndrome?
The mother consumes alcohol while pregnant
What is functional reading?
A child learns academics to read and applies them to life like reading a newspaper, reading labels on food at the store, or even applying for a job
What is an example of community life skills?
-Shopping for groceries
-Transportation
-Banking
-Going to restaurants
-Health Care
Perinatal: at the time of birth
Postnatal: After birth
What are the main causes of low birth weight?
Mother having poor nutrition, teenage pregnancy, or drug abuse
What is the WISC-V and the four main parts?
It is a full IQ test
-Verbal Comprehension
-Perceptual Reasoning
-Working Memory
-Processing Speed
What kind of life skill is organizing and cleaning living environment?
Domestic Life skills
What legislation in 2010 was passed to solidify the use of the term intellectual disability?
Public Law 111-256
What is the cause of down syndrome?
There are 23 pairs of chromosomes, on the 21st pair there is an extra half of full chromosome
What is an example of how to teach kids with Down Syndrome?
-Teach through reading with visuals
-Use manipulatives
-Positive Reinforcement
-Allowing time to process
Why are domestic life skills so important to someone with an intellectual disability?
Depending on how the person with an intellectual disability handles domestic life skills depends on if they can live independently or not