Learning Disabilty Revision Questions Flashcards
Casues of learning disability
infection nutirtion prematurty genetic maternal health toxic agents chromosomal parental genotype injury
Down syndrome
a neurodevelopmental disorder of genetic origin affecting chromosome 21
(fall trisomy of 21 = extra copy of 21)
signs of down syndrome
short neck and flat back of head growth failure dominshed muscle tone abnormal ears cogential heart disease big toes widely spread small and arched palate short and broad hands braod flat face
Medical featues of down syndrome
congential heart defects epilespy ceoliac disease dementia thryoid diseae diabetes hearing impairment
Prader Willi
Chromsome 15 does not function or is not present
Constant desire to eat food
restricted growth leading to short structure
learing difficulties
reduced muscle tone (hypotonia)
lack of sexual development
behavoural problems
Cerebral Palsy
nerological condition affecting movement and co-ordination
balance and co-ordination problems
types of cerbral palsy
spastic - muscles appear tight and stiff
dyskinetic - invountary movements
ataxic - shaky movements which affects balacne and entire body
mixed
Cerebral palsy and dentistry
imparied access to mouth due to random and uncontrolled muscle weakness/stiffness meds - could have higher sugar meds store food in mouth can't hold toothbrush intential tremors
How can you help with communication
makaton - pic and hand signals picture boards talking mats - but can't be used for consent letter boards write draw physical cues eye tracking tech
What are ways to gain access to the mouth
bedi shield open wide mouth rests toothbrush mirror clincal holding
What options to aid transfer to chair
Hoist Stand aid Wheelchair recliner Wheelchair tipper Turn table Balance board (need degree of upper body strength)
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