Question

In your own words how would you describe the following types of disability to someone who has no knowledge of disability a) autism spectrum disorder b:) development delay C)physical disability d:) intellectual disabilty

Answer 1

a) autism spectrum disorder : it is a neurological and developmental disorder. actually it starts early child hood and last through out the life. The child may show abnormal body posture and facial expression. Poor eye contact, delay in learning, inappropriate social interaction are common symptoms.

b) Development delay : it start in early child hood. a child who has not gained developmental skillcompared to other child of the same age. mainly delay occurs in speech, language, play and social skills.

c) Physical disability : it is a limitation on a persons physical functioning. which include impairement of daily living like blidness.

d) Intellectual disability : Intelligence and life skill below average level is called as intellectual disability, which is present before age 18. most common symptom is difficulty in thinking and understanding.