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Define
Learning Disability |
have avg or above average intelligence but difficulty in one of the following areas
Reading, writing, math, language, spelling, reasoning or processing |
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dyscalculia
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difficulty with math
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Dysgraphia
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difficulty with writing
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a diagnosis for ADHD is made by meeting criteria established by?
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DSM -IV
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COSA
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Child Occupational Self Assessment
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How many pairs of chromosomes to we have?
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23 pairs
46 total |
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What type of genetic disorder is neurofibromatosis?
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autosomal dominant
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What time of genetic disorder is cystic fibrosis
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autosomal recessive
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Neurofibromatosis (NF)
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genetic disorder of the nervous systme
tumors form on the nerves thoughout the body Progressive disorder |
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When do symptoms for Neurofibromatosis begin?
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around 1 year
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When do symptoms for sickle cell begin?
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around 5 mo
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Symptoms of NF
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decreased skim pigmentation
multiple benign tumors of nerves and skin |
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What is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities?
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Fragile X
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What does Fragile X impact
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motor skills
processing sensory processing communication & interaction cognitiion |
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Symptoms of Fragile X
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Large head
long face prominent ears chin and forehead malformaties |
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What is significant about turners syndrome?
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Missing 1 X chromosome
only in girls |
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Symptoms of Turner's syndrome
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short stature
webbing at the neck Usually no ID underdeveloped genetalia (sterile) Absence of secondary sex characteristics |
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Williams Syndrome
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Micro Deletion of a gene
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Symptoms of Williams Syndrome
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Cerebral Mal development
Cardiovascular abnormalities Sensitive to auditory stimuli Delays in speech, motor, visual motor Increased Social Skills! |
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Angelman syndrome
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deletion of chromosome 15
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Symptoms of angelmans
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developmental delay
mvmt disorder hyperactivity unique facial characteristics |
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What is Prader-willi syndrome
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Uncommon disorder
related to chromosome 15 The area that controls hunger does not work properly |
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hyperphagia
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extreme unsatisfied drive to consume food
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