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Wilcox discusses difficulties children with intellectual disabilities face.
Aug. 1, 2017
Wilcox discusses difficulties children with intellectual disabilities face.
The technical definition of a child diagnosed with an intellectual disorder is pretty straightforward.
If someone earns a score of 70-75 or below along with lower adaptive functioning, they are likely to struggle with the transition to adulthood. Three areas included in adaptive functioning, among others are:
According to Gabrielle Wilcox, one of the biggest obstacles faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families is finding supports for these children as they are about to become adults.
Wilcox, who is an assistant professor in the Werklund School of Education and the Director of the Integrated Services in Education initiative, says that the transition from youth to young adult is often thwarted by the lack of established practices to help the intellectually disabled find their way in what can be a very daunting world.
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