Intellectual
Exceptionalities
(Source: Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12; pages A14 to A16)
Intellectual refers to differences in general mental or cognitive abilities - higher or lower -that may affect: intellectual functioning, such as learning, problem solving, judgement, or adaptive functioning (activities in daily life), such as communication, or independent living.
If your child is identified with this exceptionality, you may consider requesting specialized equipment, like a laptop, to support them in their educational journey.
Giftedness
An unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.
Mild Intellectual Disability
A learning disorder characterized by:
- an ability to profit educationally within a regular class with the aid of considerable curriculum modification and support services;
- an inability to profit educationally within a regular class because of slow intellectual development;
- a potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self-support.
Developmental Disability
A severe learning disorder characterized by:
- an inability to profit from a special education program for students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development;
- an ability to profit from a special education program that is designed to accommodate slow intellectual development;
- a limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self-support
