PSYC 3850 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Common Core State Standards Initiative, Philosophical Perspectives, Intellectual Disability

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3850
• Professor: Carol Anne Hendry

Document Summary

Previously mentioned was the name change of mental retardation to cognitive disability. Thus, the grassroots movement to deemphasize and remove this stigmatizing term has been mostly successful. It should be specific, referring to a single entity and enhance communication. The term should be used by various stakeholders. The term must reflect current knowledge and be able to incorporate new knowledge as well. Be useful or multiple purposes previously discussed (naming, identifying & classifying) Enhance the naming of the persons it represents and communicate this groups important values. Intellectual disability is the most appropriate term at this time and will be used for the next decade at least. It is important to note that these functions do directly impact people as do their inclusion/exclusion from programs, communities, stigma, benefits and fair consideration in policy planning. New guideline: modest gains in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior and have the condition originate before the age of 25.