Students with Mild Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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

2. I AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYA6OjG_E4k

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

5. Placemat 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 http://www.communitylivingontario.ca Canadian Association for Community Living http://www.cacl.ca Canadian Down Syndrome Society http://www.cdss.ca American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aamr.org