Module 1: Intellectual Disabilities

Young woman with Down Syndrome working on a laptop

Introduction

This module provides basic information about intellectual disability, including its definition, causes, characteristics, and effects on learning. The term intellectual disability encompasses a broad range of abilities and characteristics. Inclusion Outreach’s mandate is to support students with severe cognitive and multiple physical disabilities.

What You Will Learn

  • Common characteristics of intellectual disabilities
  • How intellectual disabilities impact students’ learning