Lecture 11 Learning Disabilities

Question 1

What are the 3 criteria for an Intellectual Disability

Answer 1

IQ<70
Social or adaptive dysfucntion
Onset in the development period (before 18)

Question 2

What is the IQ/Functional age of a person with mild LD

Answer 2

IQ: 50 - 69 or functional age 9-12yrs

Question 3

What is the IQ/Functional age of a person with moderate LD

Answer 3

IQ: 35 - 49 or functional age 6-9yrs

Question 4

What is the IQ/Functional age of a person with severe LD

Answer 4

IQ: 20 - 34 or functional age 3-6yrs

Question 5

What is the IQ/Functional age of a person with profound LD

Answer 5

IQ: <20 or functional age <3yrs

Question 6

Name 3 inherited causes of intellectual disabilities

Answer 6

Fragile X
PKU
Prader-Willi
Angelman Syndrome
Down Syndrome

Question 7

Name 3 acquired causes of intellectual disabilities

Answer 7

Rubella
Zika Virus
Hypoxic injury
Head injury
Foetal alcohol syndrome

Question 8

How does Schizophrenia and psychosis present in someone with learning difficulties

Answer 8

Change in personality
Reduction in functional abilities
Self talk