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Definition and epidemiology Flashcards

1
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Term for learning disability used in ICD 10

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Mental retardation

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2
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Term for learning disability used in ICD 11

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Intellectual disability

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3
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Term for specific learning issues e.g. dyslexia

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Learning difficulty

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4
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IQ for mild learning disability

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50-69

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5
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IQ for moderate learning disability

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35-49

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6
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IQ for severe learning disability

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20-34

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7
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IQ for profound learning disability

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<20

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Term for how well someone meets the standards of personal independence that would be expected at their age

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Adaptive functioning

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9
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Example of a standardised scale used to measure adaptive functioning

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Vineland adaptive behaviour scale

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10
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Characteristic features of mild LD in speech and language

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Delay in speaking
Develops speech and communication skills

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Characteristic features of mild LD in self care

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Generally independent

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Characteristic features of mild LD in academic abilities

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Difficulties reading and writing
Able to gain skills up to around end of primary school level

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13
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Characteristic features of mild LD in employment

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May be in paid employment

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14
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Characteristic features of moderate LD in speech and language

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Delay in speaking
Develops speech skills but with some deficits

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15
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Characteristic features of moderate LD in academic abilities

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Often able to develop academic abilities up to mid primary school level

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Characteristic features of moderate LD in self care

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May be independent with training

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17
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Characteristic features of moderate LD in employment

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May be able to be employed in unskilled or semi skilled work with supervision

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18
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Characteristic features of severe LD in speech

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Minimal verbal speech

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Characteristic features of severe LD in self care

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May participate in self care with assistance

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20
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Characteristic features of severe LD in independence

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May live in a supervised living situation

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21
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Characteristic features of severe LD in employment

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May be able to perform some work-related tasks with supervision

22
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Characteristic features of profound LD in speech and language

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Limited comprehension
Minimal use of language

23
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Characteristic features of profound LD in self care

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Will require assistance with most elements

24
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Characteristic features of profound LD in independence

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Will likely need lifelong care

25
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Percentage of the population with LD

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1-3%

26
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Percentage of people with LD who have mild LD

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85%

27
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Percentage of people with LD who have moderate LD

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10%

28
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Percentage of people with LD who have severe LD

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4%

29
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Percentage of people with LD who have profound LD

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1-2%

30
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Percentage of patients with LD who have comorbid psychiatric issues

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66%

31
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Severity of LD most associated with conduct disorders

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Mild LD

32
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Severity of LD most associated with autism

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Severe LD

33
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Percentage of patients with LD who have epilepsy

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20-25%

34
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Percentage of patients with profound LD who have seizures

A

Up to 50%

35
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Percentage of patients with LD who have hearing loss

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25-42%

36
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Number of years earlier patients with LD die on average compared to the general population

A

13-20 years

37
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Controversial type of LD suggested by E. O. Lewis

A

Subcultural

38
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Socioeconomic group subcultural LD is most common in

A

5

39
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Age at which self injuring behaviour most often occurs in people with LD

A

5-20

40
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Age at which self injuring behaviour often emerges in people with LD

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2-3

41
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Age range with the highest rate of LD

A

School aged children

42
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Percentage of patients with epilepsy who have a LD

A

30-40%

43
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Percentage of patients with LD who have ADHD

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15-20%

44
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Percentage of patients with LD who have self injuring behaviour

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15-20%

45
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Percentage of people with LD where it is not possible to identify a cause

A

60%

46
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Most common genetic cause of LD

A

Down syndrome

47
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Percentage of adults with a learning disability who have a mental illness

A

40%

48
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Second most common cause of intellectual disability

A

Fragile X syndrome

49
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Percentage of people with LD who have autism

A

7.5%

50
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Percentage of people with LD who have ADHD

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1.5%

51
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Percentage of people with LD who have problem behaviour

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22.5%

52
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Percentage of people with LD who have affective disorder

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6%

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