What is Intellectual Impairment?
Basic information
Intellectual impairment has an effect on a child’s learning, thinking, remembering, solving skills, adaptive behavior, as well as making sense of the world. People with intellectual impairment are fully capable of learning. This impairment affects communication skills, social skills and self-care skills. This impairment occurs in a range of severity and may be associated with other disabilities. Some may require support with everyday life whereas others may not. |
Assessment
Students with intellectual impairment are usually identified before entering school. Psycho-educational assessment may be used to evaluate the child’s adaptive and intellectual level of functioning.
Some teaching suggestions
Students with intellectual impairment are usually identified before entering school. Psycho-educational assessment may be used to evaluate the child’s adaptive and intellectual level of functioning.
Some teaching suggestions
- Breaking down instruction or assignments into smaller steps
- Use visual aids to explain difficult concepts
- Use simple vocabulary and phrases; repeat important ideas
- Establish a routine
- Give praise for wanted behavior
- Set expectations according to the child’s capabilities
- Allow them to be as independent as possible