ID Characteristics
These individuals tend to be slower than most in developmental areas.
Yes. true.
Those with Down Syndrome tend to have a flattened face, smaller head, and shorter neck.
T R U E
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
You should try placing the student at the ____ of the class.
Front
Those with D.S. have a delay in speech & motor skills causing them to have issues walking and talking
true true true
Intellectual disabilities adversely affects a child’s educational performance.
very true
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder
true
Ruby's Rainbow and Sharing Down Syndrome are both great resources to further explore and use
YEAH YUHHH
Should you allow for more response time for those with intellectual disabilities?
Definitely
You should not incorporate visual learning in your classroom because it confuses those who have intellectual disabilities.
FALSE!!! visual components are vital for any student in your classroom because they can assist many different people in learning, along with auditory and physical components.
Those with moderate intellectual disabilities can still learn up to a 12th grade level in most subjects.
Unfortunately, this is false. However, those with a mild ID can potentially learn reading and math skills up to 3rd - 6th grade.
Everyone with Down Syndrome have an outstanding memory.
False. They actually tend to have affected short and long-term memory.
What is the basic premise of IDEA
Mandates that 3-21 year olds with disabilities have free and appropriate public school education
it is not good to break down directions into smaller steps because it can be tedious and annoying
FALSE false FALSE
Breaking down directions into smaller steps helps with their short-term memory
Students with intellectual disabilities can experience many mental health issues, such as depression.
this is true :(