Learning Disabilities and Health

Question 1

Define an impairment

Answer 1

Any loss/abnormality in psychological/physiological/anatomical structure/function

Question 2

Define a disability

Answer 2

Restriction/lack of ability (from impairment) to perform activity in manner considered normal for human being

Question 3

Define a handicap

Answer 3

Disadvantage for given individual that limits/prevents fulfilment of role that’s normal

Question 4

Define a learning disability

Answer 4

Significant impairment of general cognitive function from childhood that’s life long (Difficulty with everyday things and longer to learn things)

Question 5

What are possible causes of an LD? (4)

Answer 5

1) Genetic Factors
2) Maternal use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco in pregnancy
3) Pregnancy complications
4) Environmental Toxins

Question 6

What is one of the most common causes of LD in the UK?

Answer 6

Down’s Syndrome

Question 7

What are 2 complications of LD?

Answer 7

1) Premature deaths

2) Poorer Mental Health