1. Describe how limitations in intellectual functioning impact students with intellectual disabilities in the classroom and how it is determined that there is an intellectual disability with IQ testing.
2. Select one of the adaptive domain areas mentioned in the instructional video (Conceptual, Social or Practical skills) and describe how the characteristics impact students adaptive needs. Provide an example of one adaptive skill deficit you’ve have witnessed in the classroom.
3. What example of how teachers impacted Rachel’s experience in the article “Appreciating Excellent Teachers” stood out to you the most? How could you use the examples that Rachel’s mom shares to improve how you work with students with intellectual disabilities and their families?