Question
A child with IQ of 55 comes under:
| A. |
Mild MR |
| B. |
Moderate MR |
| C. |
Severe MR |
| D. | Profound MR |
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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Intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
Types of Intellectual disability
Mild Intellectual Disability:
IQ Range: 50-70
Characteristics: Individuals with mild intellectual disability typically develop social and communication skills during the preschool years (ages 0-5). They can acquire academic skills up to approximately sixth-grade level by late adolescence. As adults, they can usually live independently or with minimal support, maintain employment, and successfully integrate into community settings.
Support Needs: Occasional support in highly stressful situations or when making complex decisions.
Moderate Intellectual Disability:
IQ Range: 35-49
Characteristics: People with moderate intellectual disability acquire communication skills during early childhood and can benefit from vocational training. They may learn to travel independently in familiar places. As adults, they can perform supervised tasks and may require guidance and oversight for more complex tasks.
Support Needs: Regular support in both social and vocational aspects.
Severe Intellectual Disability:
IQ Range: 20-34
Characteristics: Individuals with severe intellectual disability may communicate with familiar adults, can be trained in basic self-care skills, and benefit from habit training. They may understand some speech or directions and can be taught simple routines and very basic skills.
Support Needs: Requires support for all activities of daily living and close supervision. They are unlikely to progress in areas of academic knowledge but can learn simple health and safety skills.
Profound Intellectual Disability:
IQ Range: Below 20
Characteristics: Individuals with profound intellectual disability have significant developmental delays in all areas, require caregiver assistance for basic physical needs, and may have physical limitations and health problems. They may respond to regular physical and social activities, and benefit from habit training.
Support Needs: Requires a caregiver for basic physical needs, constant supervision, and structured environments.
