Learning Disabilities Flashcards
1
Q
what is a learning disability
A
a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind which Is characterised by impairment of skills
2
Q
what is the criteria
A
IQ<70
social or adaptive dysfucntion
onset before 18
3
Q
what is the cause of LD
A
genetic-single gene, micyodelection, chromosomal-DS
infection
toxic-FAS
trauma
4
Q
what is the classification of LD
A
mild 50-70
moderated 35-50
severe 20-35
profound <20
5
Q
what are physical conditions associated with LD
A
epilspey sensory impairtment obseity GI cerebral palsy
6
Q
why is there a speciality for LD
A
higher chance of psychiatry disorder
presentation of mental illness is different
increase prevalence of mood disorder and schizo
autism
ADHD
7
Q
what areas to assess in LD
A
causes
severity
associated biomedical conditions
8
Q
what kind of challenging behaviour
A
head banging
rocking
eating hair
