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This comprehensive overview explores intellectual impairments, distinguishing them from developmental impairments that may occur during early life stages. It outlines key characteristics such as below-average IQ and deficits in adaptive skills like communication and self-care. The text also addresses potential causes, including malnutrition and diseases, and highlights the distinction between intellectual and mental health impairments. Additionally, it discusses preventive measures, treatment options, and the importance of care and rehabilitation for affected individuals, ensuring they receive the necessary support for development and well-being.
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INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENTS With: Toyin Ernestine Marion Lokendra David Martha
INTRODUCTION • Developmental impairments confused with intellectual impairments. • Developmental impairments come along during the developmental stages of life (0-22yrs). These include: cerebral palsy not necessarily cause intellectual impairments; spinal bifida also don’t necessarily cause intellectual impairments; intellectual impairments; Autism but not necessary with intellectual impairments.
Intro cont’ • Intellectual impairments have characteristics of below average IQ, lack of adaptive skills e.g. Communication, self care, social skills, poor memory and academics. • IQ scores are low and have at least two other adaptive skills, defined at least between the age of 0-18yrs e.g. Down Syndrome . • Intellectual impairments could also be due to malnutrition e.g. Lack of Iodine, diseases, injuries etc.
Intro cont’ • Persons with mental impairments have average or above average intellectual functioning and have no problem with social functioning. E.g. Depression, anxiety, bi-polar diseases, schizophrenia, psychosis. They are not present at all times, whereas in intellectual impairments the symptoms are always present. • It is common for someone to have both mental & intellectual impairments.
