Guide to Intellectual Disabilities

mini-avidson Cervantes, assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), helps a child read a book at Holomua Elementary School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii An Intellectual Disability (or Mental Retardation) is a condition which is characterized by a learning impairment. This condition can be of varying severity, resulting in different levels of function. People with this condition can learn to do things over time, though they may struggle with problem solving or other higher cognitive functions. Children with intellectual disabilities can learn, however they need special techniques and support. This guide contains articles that will help teachers and parents of persons with this condition to understand more. Also includes are tips and ideas that will help you support them better. This collection also includes teaching tips and effective techniques that can be used both at home and school.

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Defining cognitive disability

There are many definitions of a cognitive disability. Read on to see exactly what it means....

Exploring Weather Up Close and Personal: Rain Walks for Children with Mental Retardation

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What is the Right Definition of Cognitive Disability?

Is there one and only definition for a cognitive disability? What is it exactly? Read on to find out....

Computer Games for Special Needs Children

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The Meaning of an Intellectual Disability

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What are Adaptive Skills in Special Ed?

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IEP Goals and Objectives: Activities for Preschoolers

Accomplishing Preschool IEP goals and objectives in the classroom is essential to a special need’s child, but sometimes it may be hard for teachers to come up with fun and useful activities to accomplish...

Who Discovered Cri du Chat Syndrome?

Who discovered Cri du Chat syndrome? This question and other important questions concerning this disease will be answered here....

1p36 Chromosome Deletion

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