Learning disability Flashcards
1
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Learning disability IQ classes
A
mild = 50-69 moderate = 35-49 severe = 20-34 profound = < 20
2
Q
LD is ? x more common in schizophrenia
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3x
earlier age of onset
3
Q
patau
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trisomy 13
4
Q
trisomy 18
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edwards
5
Q
features of Angelman
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LD
paroxysms of laughter
ataxia
6
Q
cri du chat
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chromosome 5p
microcephaly
7
Q
faulty ? gene in fragile x
A
FMR1
8
Q
XXY
A
klinefelter
9
Q
Autism triad
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impaired social interaction
impaired imagination
Impaired communication
10
Q
autism more common in M or F
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male (4:1)
11
Q
what can help autism
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early intensive behavioural therapy starting at 3 can increase IQ
respiridone can help short term in periods of aggression/self injury
12
Q
ADHD signs
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extreme restlessness
poor concentration
uncontrolled activity
impulsiveness