Definition and epidemiology

Question 1

Term for learning disability used in ICD 10

Answer 1

Mental retardation

Question 2

Term for learning disability used in ICD 11

Answer 2

Intellectual disability

Question 3

Term for specific learning issues e.g. dyslexia

Answer 3

Learning difficulty

Question 4

IQ for mild learning disability

Answer 4

50-69

Question 5

IQ for moderate learning disability

Answer 5

35-49

Question 6

IQ for severe learning disability

Answer 6

20-34

Question 7

IQ for profound learning disability

Answer 7

<20

Question 8

Term for how well someone meets the standards of personal independence that would be expected at their age

Answer 8

Adaptive functioning

Question 9

Example of a standardised scale used to measure adaptive functioning

Answer 9

Vineland adaptive behaviour scale

Question 10

Characteristic features of mild LD in speech and language

Answer 10

Delay in speaking
Develops speech and communication skills

Question 11

Characteristic features of mild LD in self care

Answer 11

Generally independent

Question 12

Characteristic features of mild LD in academic abilities

Answer 12

Difficulties reading and writing
Able to gain skills up to around end of primary school level

Question 13

Characteristic features of mild LD in employment

Answer 13

May be in paid employment

Question 14

Characteristic features of moderate LD in speech and language

Answer 14

Delay in speaking
Develops speech skills but with some deficits

Question 15

Characteristic features of moderate LD in academic abilities

Answer 15

Often able to develop academic abilities up to mid primary school level

Question 16

Characteristic features of moderate LD in self care

Answer 16

May be independent with training

Question 17

Characteristic features of moderate LD in employment

Answer 17

May be able to be employed in unskilled or semi skilled work with supervision

Question 18

Characteristic features of severe LD in speech

Answer 18

Minimal verbal speech

Question 19

Characteristic features of severe LD in self care

Answer 19

May participate in self care with assistance

Question 20

Characteristic features of severe LD in independence

Answer 20

May live in a supervised living situation

Question 21

Characteristic features of severe LD in employment

Answer 21

May be able to perform some work-related tasks with supervision

Question 22

Characteristic features of profound LD in speech and language

Answer 22

Limited comprehension
Minimal use of language

Question 23

Characteristic features of profound LD in self care

Answer 23

Will require assistance with most elements

Question 24

Characteristic features of profound LD in independence

Answer 24

Will likely need lifelong care

Question 25

Percentage of the population with LD

Answer 25

1-3%

Question 26

Percentage of people with LD who have mild LD

Answer 26

85%

Question 27

Percentage of people with LD who have moderate LD

Answer 27

10%

Question 28

Percentage of people with LD who have severe LD

Answer 28

4%

Question 29

Percentage of people with LD who have profound LD

Answer 29

1-2%

Question 30

Percentage of patients with LD who have comorbid psychiatric issues

Answer 30

66%

Question 31

Severity of LD most associated with conduct disorders

Answer 31

Mild LD

Question 32

Severity of LD most associated with autism

Answer 32

Severe LD

Question 33

Percentage of patients with LD who have epilepsy

Answer 33

20-25%

Question 34

Percentage of patients with profound LD who have seizures

Answer 34

Up to 50%

Question 35

Percentage of patients with LD who have hearing loss

Answer 35

25-42%

Question 36

Number of years earlier patients with LD die on average compared to the general population

Answer 36

13-20 years

Question 37

Controversial type of LD suggested by E. O. Lewis

Answer 37

Subcultural

Question 38

Socioeconomic group subcultural LD is most common in

Answer 38

5

Question 39

Age at which self injuring behaviour most often occurs in people with LD

Answer 39

5-20

Question 40

Age at which self injuring behaviour often emerges in people with LD

Answer 40

2-3

Question 41

Age range with the highest rate of LD

Answer 41

School aged children

Question 42

Percentage of patients with epilepsy who have a LD

Answer 42

30-40%

Question 43

Percentage of patients with LD who have ADHD

Answer 43

15-20%

Question 44

Percentage of patients with LD who have self injuring behaviour

Answer 44

15-20%

Question 45

Percentage of people with LD where it is not possible to identify a cause

Answer 45

60%

Question 46

Most common genetic cause of LD

Answer 46

Down syndrome

Question 47

Percentage of adults with a learning disability who have a mental illness

Answer 47

40%

Question 48

Second most common cause of intellectual disability

Answer 48

Fragile X syndrome

Question 49

Percentage of people with LD who have autism

Answer 49

7.5%

Question 50

Percentage of people with LD who have ADHD

Answer 50

1.5%

Question 51

Percentage of people with LD who have problem behaviour

Answer 51

22.5%

Question 52

Percentage of people with LD who have affective disorder

Answer 52

6%