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// Information from: Wisconsin DPI // 2. The child has deficits in adaptive behavior as demonstrated by a standard score of 2 or more standard deviations below the mean on standardized or nationally-normed measures, as measured by comprehensive, individual assessments that include interviews of the parents, tests, and observations of the child in adaptive behavior which are relevant to the child’s age, such as: a. Communication. b. Self-care. c. Home living skills. d. Social skills. e. Appropriate use of resources in the community. f. Self-direction. g. Health and safety. h. Applying academic skills in life. i. Leisure. j. Work. 3.a. The child is age 3 through 5 and has a standard score of 2 or more standard deviations below the mean on standardized or nationally-normed measures, as measured by comprehensive, individual assessments, in at least 2 of the following areas: academic readiness, comprehension of language or communication, or motor skills. b. The child is age 6 through 21 and has a standard score of 2 or more standard deviations below the mean on standardized or nationally-normed measures, as measured by comprehensive, individual assessments, in general information and at least 2 of the following areas: written language, reading, or mathematics. NOTE: Cognitive disabilities typically manifest before age 18. An etiology should be determined when possible, so that the IEP team can use this information for program planning.

//Information from The National Fragile X Foundations// Cognitive development is defined as thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing and overall intelligence. Their overall potential may be lower than that of their peers and siblings. They still have patterns of strengths and weaknesses in their development and may do very well with certain types of learning. Many boys, and some girls, are described as mentally retarded. Mental retardation is defined as a non progressive disorder evident during childhood, with disabilities in adapting to the environment, and a score on an IQ test below 70. The average score on an IQ test is 100, with scores of 85-115 being seen as the average range. The borderline range is usually applied to those with scores of 70-84. Scores in the mentally retarded range may be in the mild range (55-69 IQ), moderate (40-54), severe (25-39) or profound (less than 25). Non progressive means that the disorder is not degenerative. Disabilities in adapting to the environment refer to delays in life skills, not just academics.