Intellectual Disability
Intellectual
disability (ID),
also known as general learning
disability, and mental
retardation, is a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.
It is defined by an IQ score under 70 in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive
behaviours that affect every day, general living. The disability varies from
mild to profound.
People characterized
by Intellectual disability can learn no more than two skills at a time. Their
mental processing is slow compared to an average individual. They have problems
learning, observing, concentrating, solving problems and making decisions. They
also have problems in adaptive behaviours. Adaptive behaviours comprises of
general day to day life activities, namely communication, social behaviour and
the list goes on. Intellectual disability barely affects a percent of the
population, out of which 85% are mildly affected. Many times, Intellectual
Disability is mistaken as Learning Disability, too. It takes an expert and
professional assessment to distinguish and identify the actual problem.
Intellectual disability is caused due to genetic problems,
problems during pregnancy or child birth.
And in more than most cases, the
problem is unknown. The symptoms of Intellectual Disability start showing from
or at a very tender age.
The symptoms
include:
- · Delay or failure in walking, talking, rolling and crawling.
- · Difficulty in remembering things.
- · Inability or difficulty in solving problems.
- · Behavioural or Social Problems.
- · Difficulty in understanding and following rules.
There is no cure for Intellectual
Disability. But there are options to considerably reduce the effects.
For toddlers, an early intervention is
designed. It’s based on the report created by the parents.
The program may include speech,
occupational, physical therapy, family counselling and training with special
devices and nutritional services. For pre-schoolers, there are in house help
services available according to the needs of the child.
The other solutions include:
Observation of the child and thorough study
on the subject.
Encouraging the child to be independent and
let them take part in as many outdoor activities, group activities. Pointing
out the positives and praising them for the efforts that they take.
And keeping in constant touch with the
teachers.
The Poddar foundation is taking determined
and certain steps towards the welfare, empowerment and well-being of everybody
who is a victim of the mental health issues and the dis stress caused by it.
Our only criteria are to spread knowledge and empower every person to keep
themselves strong
emotionally, physically and behaviourally, thus focusing on overall
wellness.
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Additionally, we want to hear your stories on how you keep yourself
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Parents, we want you to ask your children how they keep themselves
happy,
Children, we want you to ask your parents how they keep themselves
happy.
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