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In reply to the discussion: I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump [View all]luv2fly
(2,724 posts)"... a child who has tested at profound intelligence or IQ needs constant attention and support. They typically can't walk or talk. Maybe unable to roll over and needs for someone move them. Unable eat on their own probably can swallow as swallowing is a brain stem function and doesn't require brain function. No speech and sometimes are deaf and blind. They have typically no skills."
Constant attention? No. Constant support? No. Can't walk or talk? No.
Your list of oversimplifications, while well-meaning perhaps, presents a picture of people with profound disabilities that just isn't true. You may have met some people like that in your life, you may have worked with people like that, but to say that these things are "typical" is just inaccurate.
Not wishing to argue, but experiences differ and you're painting a stereotype that is not accurate.