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    There are several potential causes of intellectual disability outlined in the document. Biomedical causes include genetic errors that occur during conception, such as those seen in Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. Behavioral issues during pregnancy, like smoking, drug or alcohol use, can also contribute to intellectual disability in children. After birth, factors like nutritional deficiencies, head injuries, exposure to toxins, and lack of social or educational stimulation may cause intellectual disability. The document provides tips for communicating effectively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, such as gaining their attention, using visual aids, and adjusting the communication style based on their responses.

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    There are several potential causes of intellectual disability outlined in the document. Biomedical causes include genetic errors that occur during conception, such as those seen in Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. Behavioral issues during pregnancy, like smoking, drug or alcohol use, can also contribute to intellectual disability in children. After birth, factors like nutritional deficiencies, head injuries, exposure to toxins, and lack of social or educational stimulation may cause intellectual disability. The document provides tips for communicating effectively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, such as gaining their attention, using visual aids, and adjusting the communication style based on their responses.

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    Intelectual Disability Among Students

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    Afrina Nordin
    There are several potential causes of intellectual disability outlined in the document. Biomedical causes include genetic errors that occur during conception, such as those seen in Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. Behavioral issues during pregnancy, like smoking, drug or alcohol use, can also contribute to intellectual disability in children. After birth, factors like nutritional deficiencies, head injuries, exposure to toxins, and lack of social or educational stimulation may cause intellectual disability. The document provides tips for communicating effectively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, such as gaining their attention, using visual aids, and adjusting the communication style based on their responses.

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    Task 1: MIND MAPPING

    CAUSES OF
    INTELLECTUAL
    DISABILITY
    BODY PARAGRAPH 1:
    BIOMEDICAL CAUSES:
    -Errors when genes
    combine, such as Down
    syndrome and Fragile X
    syndrome
    BODY PARAGRAPH 2:
    BEHAVIORAL ISSUES
    DURING PREGNANCY
    Eg: smoking, use of
    drugs or alcohol
    BODY PARAGRAPH 3;
    FACTORS DURING
    CHILDHOOD
    Eg: Nutritional
    Deficiency, Head injury,
    Exposure to chemicals
    CONCLUSION:
    Ways to communicate with
    students with intellectual
    disabilities
    Eg: have the persons attention,
    Use visual information such as
    pictures, diagrams, signs, objects,
    gestures or miming to improve
    understanding.
    INTRODUCTION
    person is considered
    intellectually disabled if he
    or she has an IQ of less
    than 70 to 75.
    Also known as
    "developmental delay.
    THE CAUSES OF
    INTELLECTUAL
    DISABILITY AMONG
    STUDENTS
    By : Nur Afrina binti Nordin
    INTRODUCTION
    What is Intellectual Disability?
    A term that was once commonly used to describe someone
    who learns and develops more slowly than other kids.
    Also known as "developmental delay.
    A person is considered intellectually disabled if he or she
    has an IQ of less than 70 to 75.

    Signs of
    Intellectual
    Disability
    Rolling over,
    sitting up,
    crawling, or
    walking late
    Talking late or
    having
    trouble with
    talking
    Slow to master
    things like potty
    training,
    dressing, and
    feeding himself
    or herself
    Difficulty
    remembering
    things
    Difficulty with
    problem-
    solving or
    logical thinking
    THE
    CAUSES
    ?
    BODY PARAGRAPH 1;
    Biomedical causes


    Errors when genes
    combine, such as
    Down syndrome and
    Fragile X syndrome

    Abnormal
    genes
    inherited from
    parents
    Nutritional
    deficiencies
    Body paragraph 2;
    Behavioral issues during pregnancy
    Smoking
    Use of medicines, drugs , or alcohol that affect the
    developing fetus
    Malnutrition
    Contraction of certain illnesses or infections while pregnant
    BODY PARAGRAPH 3;
    Factors during childhood

    Nutritional
    deficiencies
    Exposure to lead ,
    mercury , and other
    toxins
    Social factors, such
    as child stimulation
    and adult
    responsiveness
    Educational
    deficiencies
    Head injury or near
    drowning
    CONCLUSION;
    Tips for communicating with a person with an
    intellectual disability
    Make sure you have the persons attention. Use their name,
    gain eye contact or respectfully touch their arm.
    Start by assuming a person can understand you, then adjust
    your level of communication according to their response.
    Use visual information such as pictures, diagrams, signs,
    objects, gestures or miming to improve understanding.
    Use a respectful tone and volume. If the person does not
    understand you, try a different way of providing the
    information or asking the question dont assume that
    raising the volume of your voice will help.

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