Mountain Shadows Community Homes - 135 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos CA 92069 | (760) 743-3714

FAQ

What is Mental Retardation? An individual is considered to have mental retardation if they meet the following: 1.Intellectual functioning level (IQ) is below 70-75 2.Significant limitations exist in two or more adaptive areas 3.The condition is present from childhood or diagnosed by the age of 18

What adaptive skills are needed for daily functioning? Adaptive skills are those needed to live, work, and function in the community. These include: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, leisure, health and safety, self-direction, functional academics, community use, and work. These are assessed in the person’s typical environment across all aspects of an individual’s life.

What is a Developmental Disability? Developmental disability (DD) means a disability that originates before an individual reaches the age of 18, continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely and continues as a substantial handicap for such individual. These disabilities can include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism.

Can people with DD live in a normal home setting, work regular jobs and go to school? Yes. Mountain Shadows is a community of homes designed to provide a normal family-like living environment for individuals with developmental disabilities. This environment facilitates and encourages the residents to learn the many activities of daily living skills needed to maintain and live in a home. Almost all people with developmental disabilities are capable of working part time or full time in regular jobs, participate in day programs or attend school.

Where can I get more information? For more information, call Mountain Shadows Community Homes at (760) 743-3714. We will be available to answer any of your questions regarding any related topic. Also, please refer to the following links which refer you to other useful sites.

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