Causes of Intellectual Disability - (answer)1. Genetic Conditions - ie. fragile X syndrome, extra
chromosome
2. Problems during pregnancy - ie. alcohol/drug use, poor nutrition
3. Problems at birth - ie. premature, low birth weight
4. Problems after birth - ie. childhood diseases, infections, ABI, severe malnutrition
Life activities that developmental disability affect - (answer)1. Self-care
2. Learning
3. Mobility
4. Self-direction
5. Independent living
6. Economic self-sufficiency
7. Understanding and expressing speech/language
Strategies to support person w MANIA - (answer)1. Encourage self-care; assist when required
2. Encourage periods of rest
3. Provide calm environment with little distractions
4. Do not argue
Strategies to support person w EATING DISORDER - (answer)1. Be Patient
2. Be compassionate
3. Be encouraging
4. Be nonjudgmental
5. Be positive
6. Prevent client from eating nonfood substances
7. Report if hear vomiting or see refusal of food