Chapter 7- IDD And LD

Question 0

Environment influence on intelligence

Answer 0

Prenatal, parenting style, socioeconomic status

Question 1

Heredity on intelligence

Answer 1

~50%

Question 2

IDD

Answer 2

Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Question 3

IDD definition

Answer 3

Individual differences in intellectual development. Intellectual functioning deficits and deficits in adaptive behaviour.

Question 4

Prevalence of IDD

Answer 4

1-2% of population More prevalent among boys.

Question 5

Cause of IDD

Answer 5

Organic causes are specific physiological origin, genetic and environmental. Non-organic causes are familial pattern and multiple risks

Question 6

Down Syndrome

Answer 6

Extra chromosome 21st pair

Question 7

William Syndrome

Answer 7

Cognitive deficits but strength language and music.

Question 8

Fragile X

Answer 8

Gene mutation

Question 9

Expected course of trajectory of the disorder

Answer 9

Physical issues, Cognitive functions and Social/Emotional aspects (Basic emotional skills & may not understand all social challenges)

Question 10

Intervention/Treatment for IDD

Answer 10

Involves helping child reach his/her potential, modify environment to better match child’s, focus on promoting menial health, teaching behavioural skills, family education and support & genetic counselling/prevention strategies.

Question 11

LD

Answer 11

Learning Disorders

Question 12

LD definition

Answer 12

Persistent difficulties in acquisition and application of academic skills, create impairment in school, work, home & not due to low intelligence or other behavioural/emotional difficulties.

Question 13

Prevalence of LD.

Answer 13

10-15% school-aged children.

Question 14

Cause of LD

Answer 14

Genetic, Neurobiological (Differences in brain structure and function) & Environment (Stress, school factors, exposure to reading).

Question 15

Intervention for LD

Answer 15

IEPs