Learning Disability

Question 1

Define Learning Disability.

Answer 1

• condition of INCOMPLETE development of the mind
  > Impairment of skills (usually manifested during development)
  > affects overall intelligence

Question 2

What is considered a LD?

Answer 2

IQ <70

Question 3

What is the average IQ?

Answer 3

100

Question 4

What does the Flynn effect imply?

Answer 4

• appears to be a RATE of INCREASE by about 3 IQ points per decade in the US

Question 5

What are the diff. levels of severity of LD?

Answer 5

Mild (IQ 50-69)
Moderate (35-49)
Severe (20-34)
Profound (<20)

Question 6

How may a person function with Profound LD?

Answer 6

• mental age of < 3 years
• inability to UNDERSTAND or comply with requests
• LITTLE or NO self-care
• SEVERE mobility restriction

Question 7

What are the 3 Trisomy syndromes that may give rise to LD conditions?

Answer 7

• Trisomy 21: Down $
• Trisomy 13: Patau $
• Trisomy 18: Edwards $

Question 8

What chromosomal abnormalities may also give LD?

Answer 8

• Cri du Chat, 5P
• Angelman, 15Q (ataxia and paroxysms of laughter)
• Prader-Willi, 15 Q (OVEREATING)
• Velo-cardiofacial $, 22Q
• Williams $, 7Q

Question 9

What abnormaltities to sec chromosomes may cause LD?

Answer 9

• Turners 45, XO
• Trisomy X, 47 xxx
• Klinefelter XXY
• XYY (IQ lower than avg)

Question 10

What maternal infections affects the IQ of the bby?

Answer 10

CMV
Rubella
Toxoplasmosis