Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities

There are an infinite number of ways that a learner with intellectual and developmental disabilities may present deficits in cognitive functioning and/or adaptive behavior. An integrated perspective on these exceptionalities will help you have a better understanding of the students you may serve as an educator.
Research the following characteristics of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities:

  • Cognitive
  • Language and communication
  • Social and/or behavioral
  • Academic learning

1. Create a table or matrix to showcase your research.
2. Include a 100-word explanation of the characteristics of each domain in the context of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Use academic sources
Cite your sources.