2: Learning Disability

Question 1

What are 3 criteria to diagnose learning disability

Answer 1

1. IQ < 70
2. Impaired functioning
3. Started in childhood

Question 2

How are learning disabilities classified

Answer 2

Profound
Severe
Moderate
Mild

Question 3

What is a mild learning disability

Answer 3

IQ: 50-70

Question 4

What is a moderate learning disability

Answer 4

IQ: 35-50

Question 5

What is a severe learning disability

Answer 5

IQ: 20-35

Question 6

What is a profound learning disability

Answer 6

IQ: Less than 20

Question 7

How did the white paper (2001) define learning disability

Answer 7

• Significantly impaired ability to understand new or complex information, or learn new skills
• Impaired intelligence with reduced ability to cope independently.
• Started before adulthood

Question 8

How can individuals with learning difficulties present clinically

Answer 8

What is termed behaviour that challenges

Question 9

What is behaviour that challenges

Answer 9

Behaviour results from interaction environmental factors and includes aggression, self-injury and stereotyped behaviour

Question 10

How is mental health assessed in someone with learning disabilities

Answer 10

• Assess mental capacity

- Account for communication needs when assessing for mental health (Distress thermometer)

Question 11

If suspect a mental health condition in someone with learning difficulties, what is done

Answer 11

Refer to mental health professional with expertise in learning difficulties

Question 12

If someone has a learning disability whoa re they referred to

Answer 12

Community learning disability team