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Behavioural and Psychological Characteristics
Behavioural and Psychological Characteristics
Characteristics of Intellectual
Disability
Presented By: Shafaq Arif
Introduction
Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are at heightened
risk for developing behavior problems and mental disorder, a
phenomenon known as dual diagnosis.
This increased risk is well-documented in adulthood, and most
researchers estimate that between 20% and 35% of adults with ID
have psychiatric disorders.
Dual diagnosis presents particular challenges for individuals of
ID and their caregivers, resulting in:
Dual diagnosis presents particular challenges for individuals of ID and
their caregivers, resulting in:
Family caregiving burden.
Increasing the likelihood of being placed out of the home in residential
treatment settings.
Putting individuals at greater risk for social isolation.
Failed attempts at community living.
Poor academic and vocational outcomes.
Impulse Control
Frustration Tolerance
Behavioral
Characteristics Aggression/
Aggressive Behavior
Adaptive Behavior
Behavioral Characteristics
Most intellectually disabled children are aware that they are not
as intellectually adept as their peers. This knowledge can lead to:
Self-esteem issues, as emotional and behavioral problems.
Younger children may be withdrawn or anxious, or they may
exhibit angry or attention-seeking outbursts.
Teenagers may exhibit signs of depression. These problems, if not
treated, can impede a child’s progress.
IMPULSE CONTROL
When an impulse is
inhibited, it requires the
ability to tolerate a bit of
frustration.
This ability is called
frustration tolerance.
Frustration tolerance is an important developmental skill.
Itallows people to comfortably endure the small frustrations of
everyday life.
Frustration Tolerance also enables people to build confidence.