PPT Slide

Characteristics of Students With Mental Retardation

IQ below 70

Limited Cognitive Ability -

problems with memory,

inability to generalize to

different settings, skills, or

individuals.

Problems with Communication

because of delayed language and

speech impairments.

Difficulties in 10

Adaptive Areas:

communication, self-care,

home-living, social community

use, self-direction, health and

safety, functional academics,

leisure, and work.

Adaptive Behavior

limits independence

as adults, requiring

many of these

individuals to need

assistance.