The document discusses intellectual and developmental disabilities. It covers the AAIDD definition, which focuses on intellectual abilities, adaptive behaviors, and age of onset. It examines the prevalence of intellectual disabilities in the US and characteristics such as learning, self-regulation, and adaptive skills. The document also reviews causes, importance of early intervention and education, and moving towards more inclusive settings.

1. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
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2. CHAPTER FOCUS POINTS
Focus 1
Identify the major components of the AAIDD definition of
intellectual disabilities.
Focus 2
Identify four approaches to classifying people with intellectual
disabilities.
Focus 3
What is the prevalence of intellectual disabilities?
Focus 4
Identify intellectual, self-regulation, and adaptive skills
characteristics of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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3. CHAPTER FOCUS POINTS
Focus 5
Identify the academic, motivational, speech and language, and
physical characteristics of children with intellectual disabilities.
Focus 6
Identify the causes of intellectual disabilities.
Focus 7
Why are early intervention services for children with intellectual
disabilities so important?
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4. CHAPTER FOCUS POINTS
Focus 8
Identify five skill areas that should be addressed in programs
for elementary-age children with intellectual disabilities.
Focus 9
Identify four educational goals for adolescents with
intellectual disabilities.
Focus 10
Why is the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities
in general education settings important to an appropriate
educational experience?
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5. CASE STUDY:LILLY
 Initial expectations
 Actual outcomes
 Partial Inclusion
 Peer tutors
 Assistive Technology
 Desired outcomes
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6. CASE STUDY:ROGER
 Age appropriate service delivery
 Abilities
 Areas in need of support?
 Recreation and leisure activities
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7. CASE STUDY:BECKY
 Areas of delay
 Causation
 Support needs
 Related service providers
 All students can and will learn.
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8. A NEW ERA IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES
 Introduction
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9. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
 Evolving Terminology
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10. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
 AAIDD definition
 Intellectual Abilities
 Adaptive Behavior
 Participation, Interaction, and Social Roles
 Physical and Mental Health
 Environmental Context
 Age of Onset
 Putting the Definition into Practice
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11. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
 Classification
 Severity of the Condition
 Educability Expectations
 Medical Descriptors
 Classification Based on Needed Support
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12. PREVALANCE
 U.S. Department of Education
 President’s Committee for People with
Intellectual Disabilities
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13. CHARACTERISTICS
 Learning and Memory
 Self-Regulation
 Adaptive Skills
 Academic Achievement
 Motivation
 Speech and Language
 Physical Development
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14. CAUSATION
 Sociocultural Influences
 Biomedical Factors
 Chromosomal Abnormalities
 Metabolism and Nutrition
 Postnatal Brain Disease
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15. CAUSATION
 Behavioral Causes
 Infection and Intoxication
 Traumas or Physical Accidents
 Unknown Prenatal Influences
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16. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
 The Early Childhood Years
 Importance of early intervention
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17. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
 The Elementary School Years
 Motor Skills
 Self-Help Skills
 Social Skills
 Communication Skills
 Academic Skills
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18. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
 Transitioning from School to Adult Life
 Personal independence and participation in the
community
 Employment preparation
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19. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
 Looking to a bright future
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