Learning Disability

Question 1

Definition - Arrested/incomplete development of the mind and thus, lack of normal intelligence. True or false?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Learning difficulty is the same as learning disability. True or false?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Learning disability occurs in childhood or adulthood. True or false?

Answer 3

False

- does NOT occur in adulthood

Question 4

What is the average IQ

Answer 4

100

Question 5

IQ of someone with a learning disability is less than ?

Answer 5

Less than 70

Question 6

Criteria to diagnose learning disability

Answer 6

IQ less than 70
Occurs during the developmental period (before age 18)
Deficits in adaptive function

Question 7

List 3 chromosomal examples of learning disability

Answer 7

Downs syndrome (trisomy 21)
Edward syndrome (trisomy 18) 
Patau Syndrome (trisomy 13)

Question 8

List some pre-natal factors which can lead to learning disability

Answer 8

Genetic abnormalities 
Chromosomal abnormalities 
Maternal infection
Exposure to medication or drugs
Alcohol

Question 9

IQ 70-84. Which type of learning disability ?

Answer 9

Borderline

Question 10

Borderline learning disability - mental age

Answer 10

Under 15 years

Question 11

IQ of 50-69. Which type of learning disability?

Answer 11

Mild

Question 12

Mild learning disability - mental age

Answer 12

9 -> under 12 years

Question 13

What is the most common learning disability ?

Answer 13

Mild

Question 14

Mild learning disability - features

Answer 14

Delayed speech 
Full independence 
Difficulties reading and writing 
Capable of semi-skilled work
Problems of social or emotional immaturity

Question 15

IQ - 35-49. Which type of learning disability ?

Answer 15

Moderate

Question 16

Moderate learning disability - mental age

Answer 16

6 -> under 9 years

Question 17

Moderate learning disability - features

Answer 17

Slow with comprehension and language
Delayed self care
Usually fully mobile
Can do simple practical tasks

Question 18

What is an example of a moderate learning disability ?

Answer 18

Downs syndrome

Question 19

IQ 20-34 which type of learning disability ?

Answer 19

Severe

Question 20

Severe learning disability - mental age?

Answer 20

3 -> 6 years

Question 21

IQ less than 20. which type of learning disability?

Answer 21

Profound

Question 22

Profound learning disability - mental age

Answer 22

Less than 3

Question 23

Profound learning disability - features

Answer 23

Inability to understand instructions
Severe mobility restriction
Little or no self care

Question 24

If you have a learning disability, you have a lower life expectancy. True or false?

Answer 24

True