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what condition needs to be present for a student to be identified as having intellectual disabilities
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To identify a student as having intellectual disabilities (ID), several key conditions generally need to be met, based on guidelines from organizations like the American Psychiatric Association and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These conditions include:
1. **Significantly Below Average Intellectual Functioning**: This is typically defined as an IQ score of approximately 70 or below. However, exact cut-off scores may vary by context.
2. **Deficits in Adaptive Functioning**: The student must show difficulties in at least two of the following areas:
- Communication
- Self-care
- Social skills
- Use of community resources
- Self-direction
- Health and safety
- Academic functioning
- Work (if applicable)
3. **Onset During Developmental Period**: The intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must occur during the developmental period, usually considered to be from birth up to the age of 18.
4. **Impact on Daily Life**: The disabilities must significantly impact the individual's daily functioning, academic performance, and overall ability to live independently.
5. **Comprehensive Evaluation**: The identification process typically includes a comprehensive evaluation that involves multiple sources of information, such as standardized testing, observations, and input from educators, parents, and specialists.
These criteria ensure a thorough and fair assessment of a student's capabilities and challenges, leading to appropriate interventions and resources.
1. **Significantly Below Average Intellectual Functioning**: This is typically defined as an IQ score of approximately 70 or below. However, exact cut-off scores may vary by context.
2. **Deficits in Adaptive Functioning**: The student must show difficulties in at least two of the following areas:
- Communication
- Self-care
- Social skills
- Use of community resources
- Self-direction
- Health and safety
- Academic functioning
- Work (if applicable)
3. **Onset During Developmental Period**: The intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must occur during the developmental period, usually considered to be from birth up to the age of 18.
4. **Impact on Daily Life**: The disabilities must significantly impact the individual's daily functioning, academic performance, and overall ability to live independently.
5. **Comprehensive Evaluation**: The identification process typically includes a comprehensive evaluation that involves multiple sources of information, such as standardized testing, observations, and input from educators, parents, and specialists.
These criteria ensure a thorough and fair assessment of a student's capabilities and challenges, leading to appropriate interventions and resources.