Lecture 4 - Intellectual Disability PDF
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This document is a lecture notes on intellectual disability. It covers definitions, diagnosis, and epidemiology of intellectual disability. It is likely to be referenced for information on intellectual disabilities.
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Class Prep: Pre-lecture Pt1: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Key Features Significant proportion of the population have an ID. Definitions: Issues with definition: Socially constructed category - changeable over time and culture...
Class Prep: Pre-lecture Pt1: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Key Features Significant proportion of the population have an ID. Definitions: Issues with definition: Socially constructed category - changeable over time and culture No singular definition → changes dependent on the society we’re looking at Research complicated by issues of definition & limited epidemiological data available - different researchers use different definitions E.g. (older) Learning disabilities / mental retardation (Newer) Intellectual Disabilities / PwLD = Person with Learning Disabilities Diagnosis: ICD - 10: 1. Evidence of significant intellectual impairment: IQ
