Children with special needs Flashcards
1
Q
Define a Learning disability
A
a significant impairment in intellcetual functioning and affects the person’s ability to learn and problem-solve in their daily life. It has always been present since childhood.
2
Q
What questionnaires are used in assessment of learning disabilities?
A
ASQ (ages and stages questionnaire)
PEDS (parents evaluation of developmental status)
M-CHAT (checklist for autism in toddlers)
SOGS-2 (Schedule of Growing Skills)
3
Q
What are red flags signs (positive) that suggest a learning disorder?
A
(positive means they are red flags if present)
Loss of developmental skills (regression) Concerns re vision or hearing Floppiness No speech by 18-24 months Asymmetry of movement Peristent toe walking Head circumferencen outwith normal.
