One thing I've found as I work with parents of individuals with special needs is that often I'm not telling people something they don't already know. Often they don't have a name for the difficulty they are seeking information about, but they know that the problem is there.
Intellectual disabilities is an area where that is apparent, as are specific learning disabilities.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities demonstrate difficulties across a variety of domains, often including all academic areas as well as adaptive behavior delays. These individuals have low intelligence scores and demonstrate difficulties with self-care, communication, and socialization.
As I stated above, most parents of students with these needs are aware that their children are struggling with these concerns. Sometimes it is a bit of a relief for parents to learn that there is a name for this difficulty even though it can be difficult for parents to accept the lifelong consequences of a diagnosis like this. Unfortunately, many individuals with these concerns will struggle to continue throughout their life.
Intellectual disabilities is an area where that is apparent, as are specific learning disabilities.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities demonstrate difficulties across a variety of domains, often including all academic areas as well as adaptive behavior delays. These individuals have low intelligence scores and demonstrate difficulties with self-care, communication, and socialization.
As I stated above, most parents of students with these needs are aware that their children are struggling with these concerns. Sometimes it is a bit of a relief for parents to learn that there is a name for this difficulty even though it can be difficult for parents to accept the lifelong consequences of a diagnosis like this. Unfortunately, many individuals with these concerns will struggle to continue throughout their life.
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