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
Hearing Loss is what percentage associated with Learning Disability
40%
Vision Loss is what percentage associated with learning disability
20%
What GI conditions associated with learning disability (4)
Reflux Oesophagitis
H Pylori
Constipation
Swallowing Difficulties
What resp conditions associated with learning disability? (2)
Chest Infection
Aspiration Pneumonia
Which orthopaedic conditions associated with learning disability? (2)
Joint Contractures
Osteoporosis
Self Talk is Common with Learning Disability and What mental condition?
Schziophrenia/Psychosis
Half of people with autism have what condition?
Learning Disability
