| Intellectual
Impairment and Developmental Delay Resources |
These resources are provided for
educational and informational purposes only. Inclusion of them
here should not be
considered an endorsement by QPAC, and QPAC is not responsible for any
information
contained within them. If
your child needs assistance when attending programs, please contact the
program/organization directly to discuss their needs.
The
term "mental retardation" describes a certain range of scores on an IQ
(intelligence quotient) test. Mental retardation can result from a
number of different birth defects..
(from the National Institute of Child Health and
Human Development )
(7) Disability shall mean one or more of the
following impairments: (c) Intellectual Impairment - The permanent
capacity for performing cognitive tasks, functions, or problem solving
is significantly limited or impaired and is exhibited by more than one
of the following: a slower rate of learning; disorganized patterns of
learning; difficulty with adaptive behavior; and/or difficulty
understanding abstract concepts. Such term shall include students with
mental retardation.
[from
the Massachusetts Special Education Regulations, 603 CMR 28.02(7)(c))]
(7) Disability shall mean one or
more of the following impairments: (b) Developmental Delay - The learning
capacity of a young child (3-9 years old) is significantly limited,
impaired, or delayed and is exhibited by difficulties in one or more of
the following areas: receptive and/or expressive language; cognitive
abilities; physical functioning; social, emotional, or adaptive
functioning; and/or self-help skills.
[from
the Massachusetts Special Education Regulations, 603 CMR 28.02(7)(b)]
Developmental Disability
Developmental
Delay Resources
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- Children
With Mental Retardation: A Parents' Guide,
by Romayne Smith
- Life
Planning for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for
Parents And Family Members, by Judith Greenbaum
- Teaching
Individuals with Developmental Delays, by O. Ivar Lovaas
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