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[quote=Anonymous]You know your child and their strengths and needs.

Speaking as a special ed teacher SUBTEST scores are more useful in many cases than full-scale IQ's. (processing speed, working memory, fluid reasoning).

I have had MANY students with a FSIQ from 79-90 with an IEP in inclusion classes. Many kids may have a FSIQ in that range but if their adaptive skills are typical it's hard/impossible to tell them apart from any other students unless you are comparing scores on standardized tests. Also, many if not most of those kids can do quite well when given time and other supports (like calculators) that are available to people once they are living their adult lives anyway.

I guess what I'm saying is that an IQ in this range with otherwise typical adaptive skills does not equal an intellectual disability and while school/college may be more difficult or stressful for this person it might not be impossible (with some accommodations and support and maybe some extra time) and certainly people can lead productive and normal lives.

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