Continuum of Intellectual Disability: Demographic Evidence for the "Forgotten Generation.".

Fujiura, Glenn T.

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ERIC Number: EJ678736

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Publication Date: 2003

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Continuum of Intellectual Disability: Demographic Evidence for the "Forgotten Generation."

Fujiura, Glenn T.

Mental Retardation, v41 n6 p420-29 Dec 2003

Demographic features of Americans with mild intellectual disabilities were estimated in an analysis of the National Health Interview Survey. Comparison on basic indices of adaptive functioning and socioeconomic status suggests a large cohort of Americans who share support needs and social and economic vulnerabilities with the mentally retarded. Prevalence of intellectual disability/mental retardation was estimated to be 1.27%. (Contains references.) (DB)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adult Education, Demography, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence, Mild Mental Retardation, Needs Assessment, Slow Learners, Socioeconomic Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Health Interview Survey

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