Development

Question 1

Intellectual Disability

Answer 1

IQ scores at least 2 SD below the mean (<70) in both cognitive and adaptive measures.

Question 2

Learning Disability

Answer 2

Discrepancy:
Difference of < 1 SD (15 points) between intelligence scores (IQ) and achievement scores

Low achievement:
Low academic achievement (more than 1.5 SD below mean so < 78) in the setting of at least average cognition (within 1 SD of mean (within 85))

Question 3

EI vs IEP

Answer 3

Children younger than 3 years of age for whom there are developmental or learning concerns should be referred to their state’s early intervention program or, if older than 3 years of age, to their local school district.

Question 4

Play

Answer 4

Symbolic play - 12 months
Parallel play - 18-24 months
Fantasy play - 3 years
Cooperative play - 3-4 years 
Can tell fantasy from reality - 5 years
Games with rules - 6 years