Thanks Teagz, this is sorta what I'm thinking... she is loves craft, animals, and girly fiddly things, and she actually loves reading, but finds it so hard to learn the words.... Her times table are really bad... she counts most on her fingers, except the easy 2,5,20 etc....she does a little better with props, we used cut oranges for fractions last night. But when you go back to it a few minutes later, we have to start all over again, its all gone.....

In Queensland 3 diagnostic criteria must be met in order to verify a diagnosis of Intellectual Impairment.

Intellectual Quotient (IQ) assessed as being below 70
Limitations in adaptive functioning
Onset before 18 years of age.
1. Assessment of Intellectual Functioning

One or more standardised, individually administered intelligence tests are used to achieve an Intelligence Quotient (IQ). In Queensland, most of these tests are conducted by Guidance Officers. Diagnoses by recognised medical specialists are also accepted.

Intellectual Impairment is considered when the result of an assessment indicates an IQ of about 70 or below. (At this stage additional information is required before a diagnosis is made)

I think we'll find this applies to her....

2. Adaptive Functioning

How well the student:

manages everyday tasks
meets the standards of independence expected of someone their age (in similar cultural and geographical contexts)3. Age of onset

But this doesnt at all....