intellectual disability

Question 1

what are the three main areas of diagnosis with intellectual disability ?

Answer 1

impairment of intellectual functioning
impairment of adaptive functioning
arising during the developmental period

Question 2

how is an impairment in intellectual function measured ?

Answer 2

using IQ

Question 3

what is an impairment in adaptive functioning ?

Answer 3

impairment of life skills

Question 4

what is meant by arising in the developmental period ?

Answer 4

onset before 18 years old

Question 5

what must intellectual disability be differentiated from ?

Answer 5

learning disabilities
like dyslexia and dyspraxia

Question 6

what are the classifications of intellectual disability according to IQ ?

Answer 6

IQ 50-70 is mild
35-49 is moderate
20-34 severe
less than 20 is profound

Question 7

what is the genetic abnormality associated with fragile X syndrome ?

Answer 7

trinucleotide expansion disorder
CGGG repeats

Question 8

what are the characteristic features of fragile x syndrome ?

Answer 8

broad forehead and narrow face
hypotonia
hyper extension

Question 9

what are the facial features associated with Foetal alcohol syndrome ?

Answer 9

thin upper lip
smooth philtrum
small palpebral fissure

Question 10

what co morbidities is associated with down syndrome ?

Answer 10

congenital heart disease