Learning Disabilities Flashcards
What’s the difference between Learning disabilities and difficulties?
Disability- is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities, affected their whole life.
Difficulty is - for example dyslexia or dyspraxia.
Common co-morbidities with learning disabilities
Epilepsy
Cerebral palsy
Dysphagia
Mental health
Autism
Respiratory issues
Cardiovascular issues
Sensory impairments
Physical disabilities
Aspiration pneumonia is a risk to those with LD why?
Aspiration pneumonia is a risk in individuals with learning disabilities due to difficulties with swallowing, which can lead to food or liquid entering the lungs.
What is LeDeR report?
Is an annual avoidable death report of those with learning disabilities and autism.
What care plan consideration for LD patient?
Milestones achieved?
Immunisations - meningitis
Growth chart
SALT -speech and language therapy
Annual health checks
Bloods for CVD and t2d risk?
Medication reviews
Public health- stop smoking and exercise
Cardiac monitoring
Readiness for work at middle age?
Causes of Learning disability causes?
Genetic factors
Prenatal infections
Brain injury or damage at birth
Brain infections or brain damage after birth
Unknown
What are some more prevalent health conditions for those with Learning Disability
Coronary heart disease
Dental problems
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Gastrointestinal problems
Anxiety disorders
Obese
Respiratory disease
Sensory impairment
Swallowing and eating issues
Dementia
What is diagnostic overshadowing?
Symptoms of physical ill health are mistaken for mental health/behavioural problems or as being inherent in the persons learning disabilities
What are some barriers to accessing healthcare in learning disabilities?
difficulty or inability to communicate symptoms like reading understanding making appointments and telling time
Physical access to attend
Low expectation of healthcare
Fear of health professionals
Difficulties in having to wait for appointment
Additional needs
Diagnostic overshadowing
Communication methods to support Learning disability’s?
Photos
Symbols
Signs and gestures
Objects and real experiences
ALWAYS USE SPEECH ALONGSIDE METHODS!
What are nursing considerations when working with people with a COMMUNICATION difficulty?
Don’t use jargon or unfamiliar words
Find out their best communication method
Allow time for communication
Use pictures
Clarify and check understanding
WHAT Is STOMP?
Stop the overuse of psychotropic medication of those with learning disabilities and autism to improve quality of life
What is STAMP
Supporting the treatment and appropriate medication in paediatrics.
What regular health checks must be considered for Down syndrome?
Thyroid
Eyes
Heart
blood
Breathing
Growth
hearing
