Learning Disability Flashcards
Which IQ is criteria for Intellectual Disability?
<70
Which scale is used for intellectual impairment in Learning Disability?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Social or Adaptive Dysfunction is measured on what scale in Learning Disability?
Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale
A learning disability needs to onset when?
Before Age 18
If someone has an IQ <70 but no problems functioning would they be said to have a learning disability?
No
Mild Learning Disability Classification (2)
IQ 50-9
Functional Age 9-12
Moderate Learning Disability Classification? (2)
IQ 35-49
Functional Age 6-9
Severe Learning Disability Classification? (2)
IQ 20-34
Functional Age 3-6
Profound Learning Disability Classification? (2)
IQ <20
Functional Age <3
Inherited Causes of Learning Disability? (7)
Fragile X PKU Retts Syndrome Digeorge Syndrome Prader Willi Angelman Syndrome Down syndrome
What chromosomal abnormality can cause a learning disability?
Downs Syndrome
What infections can cause Learning Disability? (2)
Rubella, Zika
What traumas can cause Learning Disability (2)
Hypoxic injury during birth
Head Injury in Childhood
What toxic thing can cause a learning disability?
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
What two neuro conditions closely associated with Learning Disability
Epilepsy
Cerebral Palsy