Intellectual disability is one of the most common disabilities in the United States. Once known as mental retardation, in 2010 a bill was signed by President Obama changing the name from mental retardation to intellectual disability. Though they name change had occurred, the description of intellectual disability had not change but the level of respect and awareness for those with the disability did. Currently, according to the reading, 1 out of 10 or 6.5 million people are living with a form of intellectual disability in the United States. For one to be classified as having intellectual disability there symptoms have had to occur prior to the age of eighteen, limit their intellectual ability as well as their adaptive behavior. Intellectual disability more in detail is a physiological impact that limits ability of a person’s mental capacity to do the following: • Communicate – communication is limited in the person ability to send and receive information. Lacking in this area makes it difficult for students to receive instruction • Handle conceptual skills – Conceptual skill include but limited to the ability to problem solve, count money for daily transactions, reading and writing skills. • Practical skills – Practical skills are skills that help a person be able to live independently and be able to take care of themselves. These skille would include things like daily hygiene, safety, and housekeeping. • Social skills or intellectual skills- These skills are the skills need for a person to interact with people on a day-to-day, follow laws, getting frustrated with daily challenges, and using inappropriate behavior with understanding it is not okay. For a person who lives with intellectual disability, while others are lear... ... middle of paper ... ...e a quality live independently. All they need are the extra support, accommodations, and a slower pace. References: Turnbull, A., Turnbull, R., Shogren, K.A., & Wehmeyer, M. (2013). Exceptional lives: Special education in today’s schools (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River. Pearson Intellectual disabilities: Matthew’s Story (2011). Retrieved from http://nichcy.org/state-organization-search-by-state Kanaitsa, Wistrom, Elizabeth (2012). IEP Transition Plans for Students with Disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-law/74051-sample-iep-transition-plans-for-students-with-disabilities/ Lapaglia MA, Michael (2012). What is Intellectual Disability? Retrieved from http://youtu.be/PEa4bs4KJx0 Bethesda Institute's "Intellectual Disability," learn what an intellectual disability is. (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/V_mTP9WLdcI
Hehir, T. (2009). New directions in special education: Eliminating ableism in policy and practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.
Hardman, M. L., Drew, C. J., & Egan, M. W. (2011). Human exceptionality: school, community, family (10th ed.). Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
In 1972, Geraldo Rivera with the help of Dr. Michael Wilkin of Staten Island's Willowbrook State School gained access to the institution and filmed the deplorable conditions the residents were living in. Now 25 years later the documentary reflects on four survivors of Staten Island's Willowbrook State School and their families. The family members give testimonials on how it felt to discover that their child had a disability, leave their loved ones in an institution, and the quality of care and services provided. The film also focuses on the progress made by the members that now live in group homes and the quality of their lives.
As I have noted, I truly believe that the numerous job skills that are needed to be successful include dedication, communication, and adaptation. First of all, you must be devoted to your career if you want exemplary results. Equally important, being able to articulate your ideas, and intellectually communicate said ideas will ensure a successful time at you occupation. Last but not least, in order to be successful in your employment, you must be flexible to the obstacles that are inevitable. I urge you to strive to obtain these essential job skills because they are worthwhile.
Mental retardation was renamed Intellectual Disability in the DSM-5. This was to guide away from relying on IQ test scores for the diagnosis of mental retardation and to try and rely more on day to day tasks that one should be doing for their age and cultural lifestyle. There are four levels of mental retardation, mild, moderate, severe, and profound. (Nolen-Hoeksema, 2011). The least severe of them is the mild mental retardation. Children...
The skills that I am referring to are Oral and Written Communication, Interpersonal, and Teamwork skill. These sets of skills have been identified US dept of Labor and other universities and learning Centers as the essential skills every person needs.
Like I mentioned before, prior to the mid 19th century those with intellectual disabilities were not accepted into society, but during the mid 19th century a man named Samuel G. Howe opened the first humanitarian institution in North America. He discovered 575 people with intellectual disabilities. Each were examined with respect and he discovered many different things about intellectual disabilities. Soon after, in the 1950’s the National Association for Retarded Children was formed. All throughout the years following the opening of the humanitarian institution there was an increase in acceptance for those with intellectual disabilities. President John F. Kennedy even formed the Presidents panel on Mental Retardation in
Mazurek, K. & Winzer, M.A. (Eds.). (1994). Comparative Studies in Special Education. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press.
Such skills as communication, creativity, and critical thinking. I would argue that critical thinking is easily the most important because if one does not critically think about something they will not be creative. Also, if they do not critically think before they begin to communicate eventually no one will listen.
These are the skills I already have such as: communication; personal skills; motivational; creative and time management skills. These I have previously acquired will help me to be successful in my career. To know how far on the scale of these specific skills I will have to do a self-assessment. A self-assessment is a very important tool used by managers in all industry. Sometimes you can’t possibly remember what you have done and how to improve yourself and by assessing my own skills this will allow me to remember all of my personal achievements and personal disappointments. This is a form of feedback which requires the assessor to be completely honest to themselves and in order f...
Heward, W. L. (2013). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
According to the World Health Organization, they have identified five basic areas of Life Skills that are relevant across culture (UNICEF, 2002). These are decision-making, problem solving, creative and critical thinking, communication and interpersonal relations.
Spencer and Spencer (1993): ―Competencies are skills & abilities-things you can do -acquired through work experience, life experience, study or training.
“in order for your child to qualify for the services the student must be found to have one of the 13 categories of special education and it must adversely affect their educational performance” (Hancock, 2016). So to get a better understanding of the special education process we have to view it from both sides of the situation, that is, a parent whose child was diagnosed with a disability, and a professional who works with special education for a living. Knowing both sides and their views we can get a better grasp of the whole system and the flaws and strengths that come with the whole process and
Special education is an incredibly important, but often underappreciated aspect of education. There is a stigma around individuals with disabilities, that leads people to assume those in special education are less capable or smart as their peers in in a strictly traditional classroom setting. That could not be farther from the truth though, and the individuals in special education are just as capable of learning and maturing in to successful adults. As a future teacher, I was not really aware of how little I knew about special education until I enrolled in this course. This course has helped change and shape my views of special education, and helped me gain a better understanding of what exceptional children are and how I can better serve them