Learning Disability Flashcards
what is a learning disability
significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, learn new skills and cope independently
IQ less than 70
severity of learning disability
mild
moderate
severe
associated features with learning disability
epilepsy
visual defects \hearing and speech disorders
facial deformities
body rocking and self mutilation
feeding difficulties
causes of learning disability
genetic
problems during pregnancy
problems during birth
post natal problems
most frequent cause of learning impairment
Down syndrome
most common cause is trisomy 21
physical features of down syndrome
instability
short stature
brachycephaly
widely spaced upward slanting eyes
weight gain
brushfield spots
associated health conditions of down syndrome
cardiac probelms
spinal problems
dementia
immune disese
hearing loss
visual defects
seizures
oral features of down syndrome
large tongue
thick, dry, fissured lips
poor anterior oral seal
tongue thrust
early onset periodontal diseae
cleft lip and palate
malocclsion
delayed tooth eruption
missing teeth
what is autism
lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communication and how they experience the world around them
autism characteristics
poor social skills
lack of interpersonal relationships
delayed speech and language
ritualistic, compulsive bhaviour
clinical presentation of austims
‘live in their own world’
avoid eye contact
echolalia
unaware of others
practice repetitive actions
obsessional desire to follow routine
self mutilation
sensitivity to touch, smell and sound
oral findings in autism patient
bruxism
traumatic lesions
poor OH
poor attendance
prefer sweet foods
dental management of autism
patience
empathy
oral hygiene education and support
previous training at school or home with visual aids
pre visit pack and questionnaire
avoid aspirator
picture maps
makaton
