learning disabilities Flashcards
1
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intellectual disability criteria
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- intellectual impairment - IQ<70
- social or adaptive dysfunction: communication, self care, social skills
- onset in developmental period (<18yrs)
2
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LD mild
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IQ 50-69
or
functional age 9-12yrs
3
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LD moderate
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IQ 35-49
or
functional age 6-9yrs
4
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LD severe
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IQ 20-34
or
functional age 3-6yrs
5
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LD profound
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IQ < 20
or
functional age <3yrs
6
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aetiology of LD: inherited
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single gene: fragile X, PKU, Rett’s syndrome
microdeletion/duplication: DiGeorge, PW
chromosomal: Downs
7
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aetiology of LD: acquired
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infection: rubella, zika virus
traumatic: hypoxic injury during birth, head injury in childbirth
fetal alcohol syndrome
8
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LD health inqualities
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communication challenges socioecomic deprivation lack evidence base from research lack approp knowledge lack professional skill discrimination social exclusion
9
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physical conditions assoc w LDs
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epilepsy sensory impairment: visual, hearing GI: oesophagitis reflux, constipation resp: chest infections, aspiration pneumonia cerebral palsy joint contractures, osteoporosis
10
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psychiatry of LD
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presence and severity psycho-social assessment aetiology assoc bio-med conditions psychiatric disorders
