INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Prepared by: Mia Jean Narisma

What is Intellectual Disability?
 Intellectual Disability (ID) is a term used when a
person has certain limitations in cognitive
functioning and skills, including communication,
social and self-care skills.
 It is the most common developmental disability.
 Formerly known as mental retardation, it can be
cause by injury, disease, or a problem in the
brain.
Characteristics of Intellectual
Disability
 Conceptual – includes problems with skill in
language, reading, writing, mathematics,
reasoning, memory, knowledge retention
 Social - refers to issues with empathy, judgment,
communication, making and keeping friends,
and other social functions
 Practical – focuses on problems with self-care,
such as personal hygiene, job duties, personal
finance, organization
 Classifications of
Intellectual Disability
 Mild Intellectual Disability
 IQ 50 to 70
 Slower than typical in all developmental areas
 No unusual physical characteristics
 Able to learn practical life skills
 Attains reading and math skills up to grade levels 3
to 6
 Able to blend in socially
 Functions in daily life
 Moderate Intellectual Disability
 IQ 35 to 49
 Noticeable developmental delays (i.e. speech,
motor skills)
 May have physical signs of impairment (i.e. thick
tongue)
 Can communicate in basic, simple ways
 Able to learn basic health and safety skills
 Can complete self-care activities
 Can travel alone to nearby, familiar places
 Severe Intellectual Disability

 IQ 20 to 34
 Considerable delays in development
 Understands speech, but little ability to
communicate
 Able to learn daily routines
 May learn very simple self-care
 Needs direct supervision in social situations
References:
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/intellectual-disabilities/what-is-
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disability-
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