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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
How many people living in the UK are diagnosed with having a Learning Disability?
2.5 Million
2 Million
1.5 Million
1 Million
Do the terms 'learning disability' & 'learning difficulty' mean the same thing?
Yes
No
Which of these statements about people with Learning Disabilities are true?
With the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives
You can always tell someone has a learning disability by the way they look/
communicate
Learning disabilities can be classified as mild, moderate, severe & profound
A learning disability is a significantly reduced ability to understand information &/or a reduced ability to cope independently
A learning disability can not be developed after birth, people are born with them (but may not be diagnosed until they are older)
Is Autism a Learning Disability
No
Yes
What type of stigma's affect people with Learning Disabilities?
They are more likely to suffer discrimination
More likely to experience social avoidance
At higher risk of suffering from hate crimes or violence
People are more likely to stereotype & make judgements about individuals
When diagnosing a Learning Disability, is IQ used as a key measurement?
Yes
No
Which of the following are classed as a Learning Disability?
ADHD
Dyslexia
Visual motor defect
Dyscalculia
Asperger syndrome
Are individuals with a Learning Disability more or less likely to experience health issues than the population who do not have a Learning Disability?
More likely
Less likely
In a 2013 study what % of deaths in patients with Learning Disabilities were deemded premature/preventable?
42%
17%
68%
29%
When looking at making reasonable adjustments (in the hospital environment) to benefit patients with a Learning Disability, who is able to implement these?
Ward manager
Learning Disability specialist nurse
Any individual
The MDT after looking at what adjustments are needed
