Page 5 - Intellectual Disability

Ÿ Physiotherapy and occupational therapy: Children
with intellectual disabilities may often have sensory
issues, difculty in motor movements and coordination
of the body parts. Physiotherapists and occupational
therapists assess the sensory and motor abilities
required to perform the activities of daily living.
Through such therapy support, these children can
improve their motor movements and coordination.

Ÿ AIISH also has team of Medical professionals such as
ENT doctor, pediatrician and neurologist who assesses
and treat the medical problems

DOs and DON'Ts

DOs
Ÿ Use clear and simplied language while talking to
them
Ÿ Teach them to actively participate in the society and
improve their social functioning
Ÿ Individual's with intellectual disability may have
associated problems like seizures, mood disorders,