Week 6- Working with Individuals with Additional Support Needs

Question 1

what is a learning disability?

Answer 1

-impaired intelligence
-starting before adulthood its a lifelong disability
-impaired social functioning

Question 2

what is the life expectancy for someone with a mild learning disability?

Answer 2

around 63

Question 3

what is classed as a mild learning disability?

Question 4

what is a moderate learning disability?

Answer 4

moderate- IQ 50-60
need support in all aspects of their life
have some verbal communication
can be mobile
may have co-mor

Question 5

what is serve learning disability?

Answer 5

serve - IQ 30-40
need support witheverything
will have carers for everything

Question 6

what is a multiple disability?

Answer 6

profound multiple disabilities
in wheelchair
need support with everything eating and drinking
-physical disablitliy

Question 7

what is the reason for having a lower life expectancy?

Answer 7

-as the disability is easy to mask so may not get the support they need
-due to co-morbidity

Question 8

what are some symptoms of autism?

Answer 8

-sensory overload
-may struggle with emotions
-fixate on things and repetitive behaviour
-everyone will present differently

Question 9

what are the key facts autism?

Answer 9

-About 1 in 100 children have autism (WHO, 2022)
-Autism is a lifelong condition.
-Characteristics are present in early childhood, although diagnosis is often later in childhood, adolescence or adulthood.
-Autism is a spectrum with a diverse set of neurodiverse conditions. This means that Autism is different for everyone.
-Many autistic people experience high levels of anxiety. This may present in diverse ways.