Learning Disability Flashcards
1
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Define Learning Disability.
A
- condition of INCOMPLETE development of the mind
> Impairment of skills (usually manifested during development)
> affects overall intelligence
2
Q
What is considered a LD?
A
IQ <70
3
Q
What is the average IQ?
A
100
4
Q
What does the Flynn effect imply?
A
- appears to be a RATE of INCREASE by about 3 IQ points per decade in the US
5
Q
What are the diff. levels of severity of LD?
A
Mild (IQ 50-69)
Moderate (35-49)
Severe (20-34)
Profound (<20)
6
Q
How may a person function with Profound LD?
A
- mental age of < 3 years
- inability to UNDERSTAND or comply with requests
- LITTLE or NO self-care
- SEVERE mobility restriction
7
Q
What are the 3 Trisomy syndromes that may give rise to LD conditions?
A
- Trisomy 21: Down $
- Trisomy 13: Patau $
- Trisomy 18: Edwards $
8
Q
What chromosomal abnormalities may also give LD?
A
- Cri du Chat, 5P
- Angelman, 15Q (ataxia and paroxysms of laughter)
- Prader-Willi, 15 Q (OVEREATING)
- Velo-cardiofacial $, 22Q
- Williams $, 7Q
9
Q
What abnormaltities to sec chromosomes may cause LD?
A
- Turners 45, XO
- Trisomy X, 47 xxx
- Klinefelter XXY
- XYY (IQ lower than avg)
10
Q
What maternal infections affects the IQ of the bby?
A
CMV
Rubella
Toxoplasmosis
