Learning disabilities-ILA

Question 1

At what IQ are you classed as having a learning diability?

Answer 1

Below 70

Question 2

What is the difference between a learning disability and difficulty?

Answer 2

Learning difficulty:
Any learning or emotional problem that affects, or substantially affects, a person’s ability to learn, get along with others and follow convention.

Learning disability:
A significant, lifelong condition that starts before adulthood, affects development and leads to help being required to:
Understand information
Learn skills
Cope independently

Question 3

What are the three main symptoms of autism?

Answer 3

deficits in communication and social interaction, impaired imagination and poor range of activites

Question 4

What is the management for ASD

Answer 4

OT and SALT
Early intensive behavioural intervention to improve IQ
Risperidone for aggression, melatonin for sleep and SSRIs for repetitive behaviour
Disability allowance benefits wise

Question 5

What are the three main symptoms of ADHD?

Answer 5

Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

Question 6

What is the management for ADHD?

Answer 6

Try behavioural management first
Check for hearing problems
Methylphenidate aka Ritalin is first line
Atomoxetine

Question 7

What are common co-morbidities with learning disabilites?

Answer 7

Epilepsy- can be hard to tell if they’ve got it unless it is full blown tonic clinic
Metabolic and heart disease
Anxiety and depression
Dementia

Question 8

What are causes of LD?

Answer 8

Problems at birth such as toxiplasma and rubella infections.

Genetics such as fragile X syndrome, down’s syndrome and edwards syndrome.