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DSM-5

Typology
Guide
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Delayed development or unusual speech patterns
  • Limited language use
  • Literal interpretation of language and abstractions
  • Pragmatic language skills
  • Problems initiating and maintaining conversations
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Unability to follow instructions and rules
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Mental rigidity, need to follow routines
Learning Objetives
  • Improve Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behaviors
  • Learning Science concepts