Learning disability Flashcards
Three features of learning disability?
IQ <70
Impairment in social and adaptive functioning
onset before 18
What is profound level of IQ for score?
<20
Severe?
20-34
Moderate?
35-49
What is age equivalent for IQ <20?
<3
Severe?
3-6 years
Mild?
9-12 year
Causes of learning disability?
genetic
infective
trauma
What is the most common cause of genetic learning disability?
fragile X
Name two genetic causes of learning disabilities
down syndrome
fragile X
PKU
prader willi
Two infective causes of learning disability
antenatal- rubella
postnatal- meningitis
Trauma?
birth asphyxia
head trauma
Early onset alzheimer’s is associated with which condition?
down’s syndrome
Physical health problems with learning disabilities
epilepsy
GORD
constipation
hearing and vision impairments
autoimmune disease
endocrine issues
cardiac issues
Which genetic syndrome is associated with high rate( 30%) of psychosis/shcizophrenia?
digeorge syndrome
Two health inequalities with learning disabilities?
social exclusion
socioeconomic deprivation
discrimination
challenges to communication
lack of professional skills
Assessment for patient with learning disability?
history +collateral
MSE
physical exam
basic physical investigations
Which MDT members are involved in learning disability?
psychology
nursing
OT
physio
