115 Give a definition of intelligence. Do you think intelligence can be measured? How? The average IQ (intelligence quotient) is 100 and the majority of people score between 85 and 115. A person is considered intellectually disabled when the IQ is below 70-75. ONLINE RESOURCES What is an IQ test? INTELLECTUAL DISABILTY Intellectual disability (ID) is characterised by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary to everyday life. People with intellectual disability can learn new skills, but they learn them more slowly. There are different degrees of intellectual disability, from mild to profound. Features People with intellectual disability have limitations in two areas: intellectual functioning, also known as IQ , which refers to the ability to learn, reason, make decisions, and solve problems; adaptive behaviours, i.e. skills necessary to everyday life such as being able to communicate effectively, interact with others and take care of oneself. Signs of intellectual disability Intellectual disability is thought to affect about 1% of the world s population. Of those affected, 85% have mild intellectual disability. This means they are just a little slower than average to learn new information or skills. With the right support, most will be able to live independently as adults. There are many different signs of intellectual disability in children. Signs may appear during infancy, or they may not be noticeable until a child reaches school age. It often depends on the severity of the disability. Some of the most common signs of intellectual disability are: sitting up, crawling, or walking late; talking late or having trouble with talking; problems with potty training, dressing, and feeding oneself; difficulty in remembering things; inability to connect actions with consequences; behaviour problems such as explosive tantrums; difficulty with problem-solving or logical thinking. 160 + Genius 145 - 159 high 116 - 144 above average 85 - 115 average Health problems In children with severe or profound intellectual disability, there may also be health problems. These problems may include seizures, mood disorders, motor skills impairment, vision problems, or hearing problems. 71 - 84 Below average 1 - 70 low 236 diFFicUlties IQ (intelligent quotient): quoziente intellettivo potty training: allenamento ad usare il vasino