3MB Psychiatry: Learning Disability
This flashcard set defines learning disability as arrested or incomplete mental development with impaired intellectual skills, provides the IQ cutoff for diagnosis (<70), and outlines the IQ ranges for mild (50–69) and moderate (35–49) learning disabilities.
What is learning disability?
Arrested or incomplete development of the mind, characterised by impaired skills that contribute to intelligence
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What is learning disability?
Arrested or incomplete development of the mind, characterised by impaired skills that contribute to intelligence
What is the IQ cut off for learning disability?
IQ less than 70
What are the IQ parameters for mild learning disability?
IQ 50-69
What are the IQ parameters for moderate learning disability?
IQ 35-49
What are the IQ parameters for severe learning disability?
IQ 20-34
What are the IQ parameters for profound learning disability?
IQ less than 20
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is learning disability? | Arrested or incomplete development of the mind, characterised by impaired skills that contribute to intelligence |
What is the IQ cut off for learning disability? | IQ less than 70 |
| IQ 50-69 |
What are the IQ parameters for moderate learning disability? | IQ 35-49 |
What are the IQ parameters for severe learning disability? | IQ 20-34 |
What are the IQ parameters for profound learning disability? | IQ less than 20 |
What is the most common form of learning disability? | Mild learning disability |
What are the possible prenatal causes of learning disability? | Genetic mutations, chromosomal abnormality |
What are the possible perinatal causes of learning disability? | Traumatic birth Anoxia |
What are the possible postnatal causes of learning disability? | Infection |