Learning Disabilities

Question 1

Learning disability criteria?

Answer 1

Intelectual impairment IQ <70
Social or adaptive dysfunction
Onset in the developmental period (age 18)

Question 2

IQ classification

Answer 2

Mild - 50-69
Moderate 35-49
Severe 20-34
Profound <20

Question 3

Aetiology of learning disability

Answer 3

Genetic - single gene, microdeletion/duplication, chromosomal abnormality
Infective - antenatal or post natal
Toxic - foetal alcohol syndrome
Trauma - birth asphyxia, head injury
Unknown for most