5 Questions
What is the term used to describe limits to a person's ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life?
Intellectual disability
What does 'adaptive behaviors' refer to in the context of intellectual disability?
Ability to carry out everyday tasks
What does the term 'cerebral' refer to in 'cerebral palsy'?
Brain
What is the primary factor leading to cerebral palsy?
Damage to the developing brain
Which condition is also known as Trisomy 21?
Down syndrome
Study Notes
Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual disability refers to limits to a person's ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life.
Adaptive Behaviors
- Adaptive behaviors refer to the skills and abilities necessary for daily living, such as communication, social participation, and independent living.
Cerebral Palsy
- The term 'cerebral' in 'cerebral palsy' refers to the brain, indicating that the condition is related to brain damage or abnormal brain development.
- The primary factor leading to cerebral palsy is brain damage or abnormal brain development, usually occurring before birth or in early childhood.
Genetic Conditions
- Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
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