Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual disabilities are characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, which significantly impact a child's ability to learn, communicate, and perform everyday tasks. These disabilities often manifest during childhood and persist throughout a person's lifetime. At our school, we provide specialized support and interventions to help children with intellectual disabilities overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

How Intellectual Disabilities Affect Special Children:

Intellectual disabilities can affect special children in various ways, including difficulties with learning, problem-solving, memory, and social skills. Children with intellectual disabilities may also experience delays in language development, motor skills, and self-care abilities. These challenges can impact their academic performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life, requiring individualized support and intervention.

Specific Intellectual Disabilities:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours.

• Down Syndrome: Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, leading to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and distinctive physical features.

• Global Developmental Delay (GDD): GDD is a condition characterized by significant delays in multiple areas of development, including cognitive, motor, speech, and social skills.

• Fragile X Syndrome: Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disabilities, learning challenges, and behavioural difficulties, often accompanied by features such as hyperactivity and social anxiety.

• Adaptive Behaviour: Adaptive behaviour refers to a child's ability to effectively cope with everyday life tasks and demands, such as communication, self-care, social skills, and problem-solving.

How Our School Can Help:

At our school, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where children with intellectual disabilities receive personalized support and intervention. Intellectual disabilities involve significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour. Our tailored educational programs help students with intellectual disabilities achieve their full potential through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), life skills training, and behavioural interventions. 

Our team of educators, therapists, and specialists collaborate to develop individualized education plans that address the unique needs and strengths of each child. Through specialized instruction, adaptive technology, therapeutic interventions, and a nurturing environment, we empower children with intellectual disabilities to develop essential skills, gain confidence, and achieve success in academics, social interactions, and daily living activities