What are the criteria for defining intellectual disabilities? ...

[jake]

What are the criteria for defining intellectual disabilities? What are the implications of these criteria for assessment and re-evaluation over the lifespan?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An important application of technology in the workplace for individuals with cognitive disabilities is
 
  a. watching a video of the tasks in the work setting before a student begins working.
  b. using Gameboy and other hand-held technology as immediate reinforcers for appropriate task performance.
  c. installing video camera technology in the workplace so that supervisors can evaluate a students performance without being present.
  d. using a multimedia computer program to give visual and audio prompts during the work task.

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

The current federal definition includes the following:

 Significantly sub average intellectual functioning.
 Concurrent limitations of adaptive behavior skills (such as communication, home living, social skills).
 Manifestation prior to age 18 (that is, during the developmental period).

Students may describe mild, moderate, and severe/profound intellectual disabilities and the controversy over these labels. Students should address the idea that identification may change over time (for example, from mild intellectual disabilities to learning disability).

Answer to Question 2

d

[jake]

TYSM

[yeungji]

Excellent