cognitive disability
Intellectual functioning limitation
Cognitive disability refers to limitations in mental functioning that affect learning, reasoning, problem-solving, or adaptive behavior.
The term covers a broad spectrum, from mild learning difficulties to profound intellectual impairment.
Causes include genetic conditions, brain injury, and developmental disorders.
The school provides accommodations for students with cognitive disabilities.
The preferred term in most contexts, replacing older labels like mental retardation.
Third chromosome 21 present
- autism spectrumRange of neurodevelopmental conditions
- cerebral palsyNeurological disorder impairing motor function
- traumatic brain injuryBrain damage from external force
- fetal alcohol syndromePrenatal alcohol exposure disorder
fragile X syndrome · developmental delay · dyslexia · dyscalculia · ADHD · aphasia · dementia · Alzheimer's
Places providing temporary residence
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
- special educationAdapted instruction for disabilities
- early interventionPrompt response to emerging problems
speech therapy · occupational therapy · vocational training · group home · day program · case manager · respite care · life skills training
Cognitive self-management abilities
- processing speedMental information-handling rate
- working memoryTemporary cognitive holding space
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
comprehension · problem-solving · judgment · abstract thinking · sequencing · planning · organization · impulse control
Innate cognitive differences concept
- accessibilityEase of approach
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- dignityInnate personal worth
- independenceFreedom from external control
mainstreaming · ADA · normalization · empowerment · participation · belonging · acceptance · capability
Measuring cognitive abilities numerically
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- standardized testingIdentical assessments across populations
- baselineStandard for comparison
- observationAttentive watching or remark
Down syndrome
Third chromosome 21 present
- autism spectrumRange of neurodevelopmental conditions
- cerebral palsyNeurological disorder impairing motor function
- traumatic brain injuryBrain damage from external force
fetal alcohol syndrome · fragile X syndrome · developmental delay · dyslexia · dyscalculia · ADHD · aphasia · dementia · Alzheimer's
accommodations
Places providing temporary residence
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
- special educationAdapted instruction for disabilities
early intervention · speech therapy · occupational therapy · vocational training · group home · day program · case manager · respite care · life skills training · social skills training
executive function
Cognitive self-management abilities
- processing speedMental information-handling rate
- working memoryTemporary cognitive holding space
- attentionFocused mental awareness
reasoning · comprehension · problem-solving · judgment · abstract thinking · sequencing · planning · organization · impulse control · decision-making
neurodiversity
Innate cognitive differences concept
- accessibilityEase of approach
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- dignityInnate personal worth
independence · mainstreaming · ADA · normalization · empowerment · participation · belonging · acceptance · capability · potential
IQ testing
Measuring cognitive abilities numerically
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- standardized testingIdentical assessments across populations
- baselineStandard for comparison
- disabilityADA, ableism, amputee, wheelchair, wheelchairs
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, hearing impairment, amputees
- Special Needsspecial education, special needs, special ed, IEP, early intervention
- guardianship lawlegal guardian, legal guardianship, conservatorship, ward of court, mental capacity
- legal capacitylegal capacity, mental capacity, capacity, incapacity, competence
cognitive disabilitycognitive ability
Mental processing capacity
mental acuity · sharp mind · intellectual capacity · genius · brilliance
cognitive disabilityphysical disability
Impairment of bodily function
sensory disability · motor impairment · visual impairment · hearing impairment · paralysis
cognitive disabilitycognitive ability
Mental processing capacity
mental ability · intellectual capacity · mental fitness · neurotypicality · brainpower
cognitive, disability, cognition, cognize, cognitively, cognizable, incognito, recognize, recognition