What is a Learning Disability?
A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities which affects a person their whole life. These activities may include socialising, managing money and household tasks.
What does the acronym ‘PWLD’ stand for?
People with learning disabilities.
What is the difference in the UK between learning disabilities and learning difficulties?
Learning difficulties generally refers to specific learning problems such as dyslexia and or dyspraxia rather than a global impairment of social intellect and function.
What are the four categories of learning disability?
Mild, Moderate, Severe and Profound.
Match the category to IQ
Mild= 50-70
Moderate+ 35-50
Severe = 20-35
Profound= Below 20
What age will a learning disability be diagnosed prior to?
18
Does a learning difficulty affect IQ?
No
What does STOMP stand for?
Stopping the over medication of children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both.
What is the aim of STOMP?
To stop the overuse of psychotropic medications for children and young with a learning disability, autism or both.
What is psychotropic medication?
Medication that alters brain chemistry to affect mood, behaviour, thoughts or perception.
What does STAMP stand for?
Supporting treatment and appropriate medication in paediatrics.
What is the aim of stamp?
To ensure children and families can access other treatment and support when children display behaviours that challenge. It aims to remove barriers and help children to have a good life.
Name three causes of a learning disability.
Genetic factors (chromosomal)
Pre-natal infections
Brain injury or brain damage
Brain infection or brain damage after birth.
List three health conditions more prevalent amongst people with a learning disability:
- Coronary heart disease
- Dental problems
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- GI
- Anxiety/ depression/ schizophrenia
- Obesity
- Resp disease
- Sensory impairments
- Swallowing/ eating problems
- Dementia.
Define diagnostic shadowing in relation to learning disability
The miss attribution of physical health symptoms as part of an existing mental health or learning disability diagnoses.
List three reasonable adjustments that could be made for a person with learning disabilities attending a hospital appt:
- Appointments at a quieter time.
- Isolated waiting area
- Familiar clinician
- Longer appt time
- Transport provided
What is the LeDeR report?
The LeDeR report provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and deaths of people with a learning disability and autistic people in England.
What is the LeDeR programme?
The LeDeR program aims to improve care, reduce health inequalities, and prevent early deaths.
