1. Students with Mild Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Stephanie Santos
Stefanie Cafua
Maria Defina
Julia Bertolo

2. I AM

3. TRUE or FALSE Developmental disability is a condition.
An intellectual or developmental disability does not put a cap on learning.
The disabilities occur equally across class and gender.
Students with intellectual and developmental needs benefit from classroom integration.

4. Intellectually disabled Developmentally challenged
Feeble-minded
Intellectually disabled
Severe
Mild
Moron
Idiot
Developmentally challenged
Moderate
Profound
Imbecile
Retardation

5. How would you define intellectual and developmental disability today?
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How would you define intellectual and developmental disability today?

6. Mild Intellectual Disability
A learning disorder characterized by:
An ability to profit educationally within a regular class with the aid of considerable curriculum modification and supportive service
An inability to profit educationally within regular class because of slow intellectual development
A potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self support

7. Developmental Disability
A severe learning disorder characterized by:
An inability to profit from a special education program for students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development
An ability to profit from a special education program that is designed to accommodate slow intellectual development
c) A limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, economic self-support

8. Outstanding Issues
Terminology
Normalization
Inclusion
Time to Learn

9. Mix n’ Match Learning and Memory Perseveration
Learned Helplessness Physical
Academic Achievement Self-Injurious Behaviour
Speech and Language Problems Self-Esteem
Social Adjustment Self-Help Skills

10. Assessment and Classroom Placement
Determine a student’s intellectual and developmental functioning:
-Wechsler Intelligence Scale
-Anecdotal reports
-Rating scales
-Personal checklist

11. Strategies for the Classroom
The importance of a positive attitude
A collaborative approach
Teamwork
Careful attention to structure
5. “Drill” and “Repetition”
6. Momentum
7. Use of technology

12. Additional Resources Ontario Association for Community Living
Canadian Association for Community Living
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities