Learning disability

Question 1

Developed the idea of “normalisation”

Answer 1

Wolfensberger

Question 2

Why is the number of learning disabled people increasing?

Answer 2

Increased life expectancy and increased survival of premature babies

Question 3

I.Q. 50-69

Answer 3

Mild LD

Question 4

I.Q. 35-49

Answer 4

Moderate LD

Question 5

I.Q. 20-34

Answer 5

Severe LD

Question 6

Profound LD

Answer 6

less than 20

Question 7

Borderline LD

Answer 7

70+

Question 8

Components of the diagnosis of L.D. (2)

Answer 8

Adaptive behaviour assessment

Weschler Adult Intelligence scale

Question 9

Chromosomal aetiologies of LD (5)

Answer 9

Downs syndrome
Patau syndrome
Edward syndrome
Cri du chat
Angelman and Prader-Willi

Question 10

Genetic causes (4)

Answer 10

Phenylketonuria
Tuberous sclerosis
Congenital hypothyroidism
Lesch Nyhan (x-linked)

Question 11

Prenatal causes (4)

Answer 11

Infection e.g. rubella, CMV, toxoplasmosis
Foetal alcohol syndrome
Poor diet
Substance abuse

Question 12

Perinatal factors (5)

Answer 12

Neonatal septicaemia
Pneumonia
Birth injury
Extreme prematurity
Respiratory distress

Question 13

Post-natal factors (1st year of life)

Answer 13

CNS infections
Head injury
Congenital hypothyrodism
ASD
Cerebral palsy

Question 14

Why is the number of learning disabled people increasing?

Answer 14

Increased life expectancy and increased survival of premature babies