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Challenges Encountered by People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Challenges Encountered by People with Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual disabilities can result from many causes. For instance, one can be diagnosed with an intellectual disability at birth due to a genetic disorder, during childhood development after being exposed to a certain pathological factor, or after being involved in a traumatic incident that disrupts the normal morphology or physiology of the brain (Capio et al., 2013). Regardless of the cause of the intellectual disability, one may find it difficult to adapt adequately and maintain a normal lifestyle once they have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the challenges encountered by people with intellectual disabilities by reviewing relevant peer-reviewed literature. The areas that will be outlined are the promotion of dignity, choice, relationships and contributions that should be undertaken to reduce the challenges of individuals suffering from intellectual disabilities. An outline of the facilities and support that is available for individuals with intellectual disabilities will be succinctly provided. Furthermore, the role of a multidisciplinary team and a definition of frontline staff can assist one in overcoming the challenges associated with an intellectual disability will be reviewed. This paper will be concluded by evaluating how one can determine the most advantageous method for alleviating the challenges associated with an intellectual disability.
Definition of Intellectual Disability The definition of an intellectual disability has significantly changed
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Challenges Encountered by People with Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual disabilities can result from many causes. For instance, one can be diagnosed with an intellectual disability at birth due to a genetic disorder, during childhood development after being exposed to a certain pathological factor, or after being involved in a traumatic incident that disrupts the normal morphology or physiology of the brain (Capio et al., 2013). Regardless of the cause of the intellectual disability, one may find it difficult to adapt adequately and maintain a normal lifestyle once they have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the challenges encountered by people with intellectual disabilities by reviewing relevant peer-reviewed literature. The areas that will be outlined are the promotion of dignity, choice, relationships and contributions that should be undertaken to reduce the challenges of individuals suffering from intellectual disabilities. An outline of the facilities and support that is available for individuals with intellectual disabilities will be succinctly provided. Furthermore, the role of a multidisciplinary team and a definition of frontline staff can assist one in overcoming the challenges associated with an intellectual disability will be reviewed. This paper will be concluded by evaluating how one can determine the most advantageous method for alleviating the challenges associated with an intellectual disability.
Definition of Intellectual Disability The definition of an intellectual disability has significantly changed
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