Abstract: Obtaining a good education is a right for all human beings including children community with special needs. This study is intended to elaborate the application of adaptive learning model in Islamic Education subject to the intellectually disabled students. The study used a methodology with qualitative research approach. The method of data analysis was performed through three types of activities occurring simultaneously, namely data reduction, data display and drawing conclusion. The samples of this study were 25 students of Special Junior High School of Yayasan Karya Bakti Garut. The result showed that adaptive learning model with habituation, narration and demonstration techniques can enhance learning performance outcomes for intellectually disabled students. The conclusion drawn from this research is that adaptive learning model can be done with certain modifications corresponding to the ability of learners. The significances of this study are: to formulate a pattern in reducing learning barriers; improve learning outcomes and obtain the best learning model for children with special needs in Islamic Education subjects.