Learning Disability Flashcards
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Learning disability definition?
A
Arrested or incomplete development of the mind, especially characterised by impairment of skills manifested during the developmental period
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Criteria for a learning disability?
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Intellectual impairment (IQ <70) Social or adaptive dysfunction Onset in the developmental period
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Classification of learning difficulties?
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Using IQ Mild: 50-69 Moderate: 35-49 Severe: 20-34 Profound: <20
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Causes of learning difficulties?
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Genetic Infective Toxic Trauma Unknown (most)
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Common conditions associated with learning difficulties?
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Epilepsy Sensory impairments Obesity Gastrointestinal Respiratory Cerebral palsy Orthopaedic Dermatological and dental (esp. Down's) Higher incidence of psychiatric dsorders
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Diagnostic overshadowing?
A
Presenting symptoms are put down to their learning disability rather than a treatable cause
