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1
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What is an Intellectual Disability?

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A condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind
Takes longer to learn new skills or understand new info
Difficulty with everyday tasks

2
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In order for you to have a Intellectual disability what must you have?

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IQ <70
Deficits in adaptive function
Occur before 18 years

3
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What principles help guide the management of someone with an Intellectual disability?

A

O’Brien Principles

4
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What are the O’Brien Principles?

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Given the correct environment they will grow and develop as people.
Worthy of all dignity and rights
Avoid over protection - learn through risk taking
Availability of normality and normal conditions of life

5
Q

Give a list of examples that are NOT an Intellectual disability.

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Dyslexia
Educational Difficulty
ADHD Dyspraxia
Nor an acquired brain injury - dementia cognitive decline

6
Q

Borderline ID

IQ and Mental Age

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IQ 70+

Mental Age 12-15 years

7
Q

Mild ID

IQ and Mental Age

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IQ 50-69

Mental Age 9-12 years

8
Q

Moderate ID

IQ and Mental Age

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IQ 35-49

Mental Age <6 years

9
Q

Severe ID

IQ and Mental Age

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IQ 20-34
Mental Age 3 - 6 years
Preschool level

10
Q

Profound ID

IQ and Mental Age

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IQ <20
Mental Age <3 years
Infant level

11
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Describe someone with a Mild ID

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Delayed speech - able to use everyday language
Difficulties reading and writing
Social immaturity

12
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Describe the care needed with a mild ID

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Full independence and self care

13
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Describe someone with a Moderate ID

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Slow comprehension and language
Limited achievement
Delayed self care and motor skills
Usually fully mobile

14
Q

Describe the care needed in a Moderate ID

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Supervision with simple practical tasks

15
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What conditions are common with Moderate ID and why?

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Epilepsy and physical disability- All are due to organic aetiology

16
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Describe someone with a Severe ID

A

Same as Moderate but more profound

17
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Describe the link between epilepsy and Severe ID.

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Almost all severe ID have epilepsy

18
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Describe someone with a Profound ID

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Severe limitations ability to understand and comply with request or instruction
Little to no self care
Severe mobility restrictions
Basic or simple tasks can be acquired

19
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What prenatal factors can lead to an ID?

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Rubella CMV Toxoplasmosis infection
Alcohol
Drugs
Poor diet

20
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What postnatal factors can lead to an ID?

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Remember must occur before 18 y
CNS infection 
Congenital hypothyroidism
Hypoxic brain injury
Trauma