DD - Intro

what is the disability studies perspective?

"...examination of disability social, cultural, political concern." "how disability is defined and represented in society"; a social construct, a shared way of thinking

examples of DD

- CP - DS - autism - spina bifida - muscular dystrophy

DD is a severe and chronic disability that must have what 4 characteristics?

- it is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination thereof - manifest before age 22 - it is indefinite - results in substantial functional limitations in at least 3 areas

to be classified as a DD, the disability must result in substantial functional limitations in *at least 3* of what major life areas? (8)

- self care - receptive and expressive language - learning - mobility - self-direction - capacity for independent living - economic self-sufficiency - reflects the person's need for supports and services that are individually planned and coordinated

ID originates before what age?

18

to be classified as a DD, it must manifest before what age?

22

to be classified as DD, IQ must be what?

70 or below

professional organization that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with ID and DD

American Association for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

a group of disorders of the development of movement and posture causing activity limitations that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain

CP

professional organization that consists of an international community of educators who are the voice and vision of special and gifted education; mission is to improve the QOL of individuals with exceptionalities and their families through professional excellence and advocacy

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

professional organization that provides info and advocacy for the communication needs of people with severe disabilities; members represent 7 organizations including AAIDD, AOTA, APTA, ASHA, CEC-DCDD, AATAP, TASH, USSAAC

National Joint Committee on Communication for People with Severe Disabilities (NJC)

professional organization that is centered around *self-advocacy* and treating people as a PERSON FIRST; "label jars, not people..."

PeopleFirst

professional organization that is concerned with the civil rights of people who are... - most at risk for societal exclusion - perceived to be most challenging - most likely to have their rights abridged - most likely to live, work, play and/or learn in segregated environments - least likely to have the tools and opportunities necessary to self-advocate - have severe disabilities - *most likely going to need on-going, individualized supports in order to participate in inclusive communities and enjoy a quality of life similar to that available to all citizens*

TASH

how does an intellectual disability differ from a developmental disability?

by age (DD: 22, ID: 18) and IQ (but i think both IQs are <70???)

if a child is born with a DD like CP, will they also demonstrate an intellectual impairment? a. yes b. no c. maybe

c (maybe) (the motor disorders of CP are *often, but not always* accompanied by disturbances of sensation, cognition, communication, perception, and/or behavior and/or by a seizure disorder)

T/F: developmental disability ALWAYS includes intellectual disability

false (like in CP)

the current term used to describe individuals who were formerly diagnosed with mental retardation

intellectual disability

ID is characterized by significant limitations both in ___ functioning and in ___ ___ as expressed by conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills

intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior

disability studies (is/is not) medicine, PT, OT, special education or other professional interventions aiming toward a cure

is not

DD is ___ and is not a fixed or absolute fact or feature of a person

natural

those with DD require ___ that can be extensive and pervasive in order to live, go to school, work and play

supports

DD is people first, meaning what?

the disability is considered secondary to the person ("person with a disability...")

T/F: development and adaptive abilities are distinguished from psychiatric conditions, but dual dx is possible

true

T/F: developmental disability may subsume sensory as well as intellectual function deficits

true (but not always!)

is CVA or SCI a DD?

yes, IF it happens before age 22 and there are significant limitations in 3+ major life areas