{"id":726,"date":"2026-07-24T17:16:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elenapap.com\/?page_id=726"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:18:19","slug":"dizabilitate-deficienta-intelectuala-usoara-moderata-severa-profunda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elenapap.com\/en\/dificultati-emotionale-si-de-dezvoltare\/dizabilitate-deficienta-intelectuala-usoara-moderata-severa-profunda\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability \/ Intellectual Impairment (Mild, Moderate, Severe, Profound)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_e2e1dd-0e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_d03393-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_d03393-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_d03393-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intellectual Disability (Mild, Moderate, Severe, Profound) \u2013 Diagnosis, Evaluation and Psychopedagogical Support | Psychologist Constanta<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intellectual disability<\/strong> (intellectual development disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and adaptive behavior (social, communication, and practical life skills). It is classified into four levels of severity: <strong>mild, moderate, severe and profound<\/strong>. Through rigorous psychological assessment, early psychopedagogical intervention, and personalized cognitive stimulation plans, children and adults can develop their potential for autonomy and integration to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-palette-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elenapap.com\/en\/contact\/\">Find out how we can build an individualized incentive plan. Schedule an assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_088ab9-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_088ab9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_088ab9-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1429\" src=\"https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"deficienta intelectuala\" class=\"wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/elenapap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deficienta-intelectuala-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td>Prevalence:<\/td><td>Estimated time:<\/td><td>Methods:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How common is the problem (e.g., \u201e1 in 10 adults experience\u2026\u201d)\u201d<\/td><td>\u201e&quot;Results start to appear after X sessions&quot;\u201d<\/td><td>\u201e&quot;Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based Approach&quot;\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Criterion \/ Indicator<\/td><td>Clinical and Therapeutic Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICD\/DSM classification:<\/td><td>Mild (IQ 50\u201369), Moderate (IQ 35\u201349), Severe (IQ 20\u201334), Profound (IQ &lt; 20).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intervention Pillars:<\/td><td>Psychometric assessment (WISC\/WAIS, Vineland), Psychopedagogical therapy, Adapted CBT, Speech therapy, Sensory stimulation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Objective:<\/td><td>Developing personal autonomy, stimulating executive functions and social\/school integration.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_a579b6-c5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_e73274-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_e73274-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_e73274-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does intellectual disability manifest itself in levels of severity?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_575ad1-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_575ad1-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_575ad1-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it affect daily life and family?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_10095c-0a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_868002-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_868002-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_868002-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mild Form (IQ 50\u201369):<\/strong> Slower acquisition of language and literacy; possibility of full personal autonomy in adulthood and integration into unskilled\/skilled jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moderate Form (IQ 35\u201349):<\/strong> Marked delays in speech and motor development; guided self-care capacity and the need for constant support in complex activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe Form (IQ 20\u201334):<\/strong> Very limited expressive language (often non-verbal or isolated words); reduced motor skills and increased dependence on a caregiver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Form (IQ &lt; 20):<\/strong> Severe limitations in understanding and communication; frequently associated with severe motor and somatic impairments; requires constant care and supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_98ffb4-c7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>School and Social Adaptation:<\/strong> Difficulty understanding social rules, vulnerability to manipulation, and different learning pace compared to peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stress and Burnout in the Family:<\/strong> Parents and caregivers frequently face the syndrome of <em>burnout<\/em>, chronic anxiety and uncertainty about the child&#039;s future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Difficulties:<\/strong> Accumulated emotional frustration due to the inability to effectively express one&#039;s needs or internal states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autonomy Barriers:<\/strong> The need for clear structure, icons, daily routine and specialized support in life transitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we work together on &quot;affection&quot;\u201e<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_4a3793-e2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_637d06-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_637d06-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_637d06-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-progress-bar-container726_dbdc17-fc .kb-progress-label-wrap{justify-content:space-between;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-progress-bar-container kb-progress-bar-container726_dbdc17-fc kb-progress-bar-init kb-progress-bar-type-line\"><div class=\"kb-progress-bar kb-progress-bar-726_dbdc17-fc\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Psychological and Behavioral Assessment (20%)<\/strong> \u2013 Identification of the level of cognitive functioning, adaptive assessment (Vineland Scale) and strengths profile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_a637f8-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_a637f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_a637f8-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-progress-bar-container726_da1cbd-ea .kb-progress-label-wrap{justify-content:space-between;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-progress-bar-container kb-progress-bar-container726_da1cbd-ea kb-progress-bar-init kb-progress-bar-type-line\"><div class=\"kb-progress-bar kb-progress-bar-726_da1cbd-ea\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Cognitive and Language Stimulation Program (30%)<\/strong> \u2013 Structured exercises for attention, memory, spatial-temporal orientation and communication development (verbal or augmentative).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_674a3c-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_674a3c-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_674a3c-93\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-progress-bar-container726_e47393-e7 .kb-progress-label-wrap{justify-content:space-between;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-progress-bar-container kb-progress-bar-container726_e47393-e7 kb-progress-bar-init kb-progress-bar-type-line\"><div class=\"kb-progress-bar kb-progress-bar-726_e47393-e7\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Independent Living Skills Training (35%)<\/strong> \u2013 Training in self-care, hygiene, emotion management and appropriate social behavior skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_22489d-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_22489d-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_22489d-90\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-progress-bar-container726_a345e4-b8 .kb-progress-label-wrap{justify-content:space-between;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-progress-bar-container kb-progress-bar-container726_a345e4-b8 kb-progress-bar-init kb-progress-bar-type-line\"><div class=\"kb-progress-bar kb-progress-bar-726_a345e4-b8\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <strong>Family Counseling and Educational Support (15%)<\/strong> \u2013 Guiding parents to create a structured environment at home and adapt the program to school\/social requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Resources &amp; Parenting Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>In this video:<\/strong> <em>Psychologist Elena Pap addresses intellectual disability and offers 10 practical tips for stimulating autonomy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfac <strong>Watch on YouTube:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i4nbTTq2LLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intellectual Disability 10 Practical Tips for Stimulating Autonomy<\/a> <strong>or view it directly below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Intellectual Disability 10 Practical Tips for Stimulating Autonomy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i4nbTTq2LLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_af0ed4-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for Parents and Caregivers \u2013 10 Practical Tips for Encouraging Autonomy<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id726_543649-2e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column726_e611bd-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column726_e611bd-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:29px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items726_387be1-42 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_1f42ed-56 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_1f42ed-56\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use visual support:<\/strong> Uses icons, visual schedules, and images to explain daily routines.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_e664c2-68 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_e664c2-68\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Break down complex tasks:<\/strong> Divide an activity (e.g. washing hands) into small, simple, and successive steps.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_40600d-f6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_40600d-f6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Provides immediate encouragement:<\/strong> Reward every effort and small progress with specific praise and social rewards.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_510bc5-26 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_510bc5-26\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Maintain a predictable routine:<\/strong> Sudden changes can create anxiety; announce any schedule changes in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_c13446-40 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_c13446-40\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Patience in communication:<\/strong> Use short, clear sentences and give them enough time to process the information and respond.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_fba8e4-b2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_fba8e4-b2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Encourages guided independence:<\/strong> Let your child do the things they are capable of on their own, even if it takes longer.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_941da3-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_941da3-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Integrate learning through play:<\/strong> Use role-playing games, puzzles, and sensory activities adapted to his level of development.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_423065-9c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_423065-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><polyline points=\"17 11 19 13 23 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Avoid overprotection:<\/strong> Offer support only where it is strictly necessary, so as not to hinder the development of self-confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_099a0d-18 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-726_099a0d-18\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_userCheck kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 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