Tag Archive: Intellectual disability

complex child

Learning to Trust My Gut as the Parent of a Complex Child

As parent and primary caregiver of a complex child, you know your child best. Trust your gut and question the professionals when you need to.

Aimee Sharp
prom

Why Special Needs Students Should Go to Regular Prom

As I watched my son get ready for prom that morning, my feelings were mixed. My son was over the moon about his big day, but I had other thoughts.

Aimee Sharp
What is fragile X syndrome

What is Fragile X Syndrome?

What is fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is one of the most common forms of an inherited developmental disability. It is caused by a mutation in...

Taylor Snell
Sisters With Disabled Brother

Intellectual Disability: Causes, Signs and Treatment

What is an Intellectual Disability (ID)? Intellectual disability (ID) is diagnosed when a child (under the age of 18) has significant limitations in two areas: intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Intellectual functioning refers to a child’s mental capacity in the areas of learning, reasoning, and problem solving. One way to measure intellectual functioning is through… Continue reading Intellectual Disability: Causes, Signs and Treatment

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS