Unfortunately there are people who are born less fortunate than other's. Some are slower
than others, and there are some who pick up. Sadly some are made fun of because of the
condition. This is when mental retardation comes into place. In my report I will be talking about
mental retardation and the different kids of mental illnesses.
Mental retardation is often thought of a disease ( Mental retardation 1 ). Disease would be the
wrong term. Mental retardation is a term for wide range or conditions ( Mental retardation 1 ).
The meaning of mental retardation depends on what society demands of the individual in learning
skills, and social responsibility ( Mental retardation 1 ).
Mental retardation is most often appeared in children under the age of 18 ( Mental retardation
). A person is considered mentally retarded if they have an intellectual functioning level below
average and significant limitations in two or more adaptive skill areas ( Mental retardation 1 ).
The IQ score for mental retardation is below 70-75. Mental retardation occurs in 2.5-3% of the
general population, and about 6-7.5 million mentally retarded individuals live in the United States
alone ( Mental retardation 1 ).
Mentally retarded children learn to walk and talk much later than the general population (
Mental retardation 1 ). The symptoms may appear at birth or later in childhood ( Mental
retardation 1 ). About 85% of the mentally retarded population is in the mildly retarded category, their IQ score ranges to 50-75, they often can reach up to a 6th grade level ( Mental retardation 2
). They can live independently with community and social support ( Mental retardation 2 ).
About 10% of the mentally retarded population is considered moderately retarded, with the IQ scores that range from 35-55, they also carry communication skills as a child, they function okay,
but need to be with the community in a supervised environment such as a group home ( Mental
retardation 2 ). Also about 3-4% of the mentally retarded population is severely retardation with
IQ scores of 20-25. They may be able to develop self-care and communication skills with the
support and training, and they need a high level of supervision ( Mental retardation 2 ).
People who are mentally retarded often live with family or members of the family. People ...
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Chapter thirteen has two subject matter that it discusses in some detail, mental illness and developmental disabilities. This review will be exploring the history, philosophy and theories of developmental disabilities. Social workers come in contact with many clients that have developmental disabilities, and the chapter gives a glimpse the history, problems, and theories related to developmental problems. Chapter thirteen explores the issues of dealing with developmental disabilities in the past and what is being done today to help social workers face the issues.
In the Cartoon - State School NO.1812, a group of students are showing that control has been overpowering people, this has been expressed by the body language that they have inquired to outline that their body gesture is crouched to in order to emphasis their individuality and to communicate to the viewer that they have lost hope, neither do they have somewhat belief in themselves, which is the leading cause to their non-existing self-identity. The image paints a meaning to the audience, articulating that when the students walk in, they will lose every little bit of humanity that they had causing them to be controlees of their own mind, leaving them no choice but to have no self-identity. Moreover, Symbolism has been used in the image as the gates symbolise entrapment and control. This is publicised as the gates are no ordinary gates in the form that they are several times bigger in both length and width then the students themselves. The use of the gates symbolises imprisonment holding the student’s captive into taking whatever dreams and hope they have and demolishing their last bit of control over themselves. The image is reinforcing the idea that they are trying to communicate how controlling the school is and suppresses the students so that they don't have hope, nor individuality. Hence, the use of body language and symbolism combined together establishes that they have control over you if you have no
therapist degree (DPT) program. I find that three main components that a student should possess
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, by Dillenburger, K., and Keenan M., published in 2009, summarized Nov 19, 2009
According to Hassold and Sherman (2002), the probability of giving birth to a child with DS is not linked to any race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or geographic location. Maternal age seems to be the only etiological factor that may cause DS. Some characteristics of DS include: deep folds at the corners of the eyes, hypotonia, short stature, flexible joints, small oral cavity and heart defects (Taylor, Richards, & Brady, 2005). Most individuals with DS have a moderate intellectual disability, although there is a range of disability, from severe to high functioning (IQ above 70). Since DS is a birth defect and not a disease, there are no treatment options.
range from normal to severe and, approximately 80% of the individuals with DS suffer from a
Federal regulations for implementing the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act use the term "specific learning disabilities" disorders in one or more central nervous system processes involved in perceiving, understanding, and using verbal or nonverbal information (Gerber and Reiff 1994). "Specific" indicates that the disability affects only certain learning processes. Although adults with LD consistently describe being labeled as stupid or slow learners (Brown, Druck, and Corcoran in Gerber and Reiff 1994), they usually have average or above average intelligence.
A. Depending on parents age, some children, especially the boys, are more likely to have Autism if their parents are much older.
“Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.” (Einstein). Developmental disability, better known as intellectual disability, or mental retardation is a disorder that causes individuals to preform at below average levels (“Intellectual”). This disorder is characterized by continued infant-like behavior, decreased learning ability, failure to meet the markers of intellectual development, inability to meet educational demands, and a lack of curiosity (“Intellectual”). Some people with intellectual disabilities are able to live normal lives, while others may require assistance. Most people with intellectual disabilities have the same capacity to preform the same task as those without intellectual disabilities.
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...
Intellectual disability (ID) and related terminology have evolved over time to reflect the legal and social gains made by individuals with such a disability and their families. ID is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving); significant limitations in adaptive behavior (i.e., conceptual, social, and practical skills in everyday life); and onset in childhood (before the age of 18 years; American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Disabilities, 2017). Intellectual disability is a particular state of functioning that begins in childhood and is characterized by limitations in both intelligence and adaptive skills (Janet W. Lerner, 2015).
Wilson, K. & Gilmore, L. (2012). Assessing Intellectual Functioning in Young Adolescents: How do the WISC-IV and the SB5 Compare? Australian Journal of Guidance and Counseling, 22(1), 1-41.
This applies to both physical therapy students and physical therapist alike. A physical therapy student needs to be accountable to their peers and professors. It is important to show up to class every day and work hard to learn the material they are being taught. The student also needs to be accountable to their peers when working in groups or showing up to a study session. As a student, it is our job to learn and master all of the material we are given. This is especially important in health care fields because missing a class may cause the student to miss an important topic which may affect their ability to care for patients in the future. It is also important to be accountable to an internship site. The student needs to show up on time, as the physical therapy setting is putting extra time and effort into teaching the student. As a physical therapist, accountability is very important. The patients need the therapist to show up every day in order for them to get treated and be feeling better. A physical therapist also needs to be accountable for continuing their education by taking courses and staying up to date on treatments.
When I became a nurse, in my heart, I knew that I was a caring person; however, I did not have a caring theory driving my practice. After studying Watson’s Human Caring Science Theory, the theory is consistent with my values, which emphasizes a holistic approach with mind, body, and spirit through a caring nurse patient relationship in an environment that promotes healing, comfort, and dignity. Human Caring Science gives the privilege of viewing human life with wonder, respect, and appreciates small and large miracles, which allows the inner world of the patient and nurse to come together in a unique human relationship, in the here and now moment (Watson, 2012, p. 24).