Intellectual Impairment Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What 2 areas do intellectually disabled people find problems with?
A
- Intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem solving, judgement)
- Adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living)
2
Q
What is disability according to the medical and social model?
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Social Model:
views disability as a result of societal barriers, not individual impairments, and advocates for changes to create more inclusive and accessible environments. -
Medical Mode:
views disability as an individual problem caused by a condition or impairment, needing medical intervention or cure
3
Q
What is impairment and what is disability?
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Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
Impairment is a problem in body function or structure
4
Q
What are examples of syndromes associated with learning disability?
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- Downs Syndrome
- Prader Willi Syndrome
- Angelman Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Syndrome
- Cornelia De Lange Syndrome
- Fragile x Syndrome
- Klinefelters Syndrome
- Neurofibromatosis
- Noonan Syndrome
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Turners Syndrome
- Rett Syndrome
- Velocardio Facial Syndrome
- Williams Syndrome
5
Q
What is downs syndrome caused by?
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A neurodevelopmental disorder of genetic origin affecting chromosome 21.
6
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What are the features of prader wili?
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- Chromosome15
- Constant desire to eat food
- Restricted Growth, leading to short stature
- Reduced Muscle Tone (hypotonia)
- Learning difficulties (but may have normal IQ)
- Lack of sexual development
- Behavioural problems, such as temper tantrums or stubbornness
7
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What are features of cerebral palsy?
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- Neurological conditions that affect movement and co- ordination
- Muscle stiffness or floppiness (hypotonia)
- Muscle weakness
- Random and uncontrolled body
- Balance and co-ordination problems
- Defined by movement, limbs affected or severity
