Possible Causes for learning disabilities Klinefelter Syndrome Learning disability; delayed speech development; behavioural problems; psychosocial disturbances. [patient.info] Educators can be on the lookout for learning disabilities. XXY individuals also may need emotional support and counseling, especially during puberty. [web.archive.org] Children and adolescents with Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) have been reported to show deficits in language processing including VIQ PIQ and a learning disability in reading [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dementia disabilities, see the NICE guideline on mental health problems in people with learning disabilities. [nice.org.uk] […] basics -- 4.Progression of dementia -- 5.Alzheimer's disease -- 6.Vascular dementia -- 7.Less common forms of dementia -- 8.Younger people with dementia -- 9.People with learning [worldcat.org] disability -- Psychiatry and the law. [worldcat.org] Intellectual Disability learning disabilities. [patient.info] an IQ of 20-34 a severe learning disability, 35-49 moderate, and 50-70 mild learning disability. [web.archive.org] Learning disability: Definition(s) via UMLS Code translations and terms via UMLS. Learning disability: specific web sites. [diseasesdatabase.com] Attention Deficit Disorder but not among the children with learning disability only. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Demographics, Headache type, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities and academic achievements were assessed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Responses of four learning disabled children who showed dramatic improvements to one or more antimotion-sickness-antihistamines and -stimulants are described qualitatively [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis can progress extremely fast, be severe and may result in brain damage, amputations, hearing and vision loss, learning disabilities or death. [alamo.edu] Permanent brain damage Kidney failure Learning disabilities Hearing loss, blindness Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation Gangrene Coma Convulsions [angelo.edu] Death (in eight to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead) Permanent brain damage Kidney failure Learning disability Hearing loss, blindness Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms [uttyler.edu] Cannabis Abuse Equality and diversity considerations For people with generalised anxiety disorder who have a learning disability or cognitive impairment, methods of delivering treatment [pathways.nice.org.uk] […] disorders or severe physical disabilities. [espad.org] It should be culturally appropriate, accessible to people with additional needs such as physical, sensory or learning disabilities, and to people who do not speak or read [pathways.nice.org.uk] Turner Syndrome For example, Turner syndrome is a proposed etiology of the nonverbal learning disability - because of reported relative strengths in verbal skills, and relatively weaker nonverbal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Here we present an 11-year-old female who was referred for evaluation of her short stature and learning disabilities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Other symptoms include kidney problems, heart problems, swelling, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. What are Turner syndrome care options? [nicklauschildrens.org] Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma Symptoms include learning and developmental disabilities, skin abnormalities, seizures, and lung and kidney disease. [healio.com] Up to half of affected individuals have intellectual disability that ranges from mild to severe, and those with normal intelligence may have learning disabilities. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov] Gaucher Disease Some specific learning disabilities are common in children with type 3 Gaucher disease. [emedicine.medscape.com] Some patients develop myoclonic epilepsy, exhibit learning disabilities, or develop dementia. [emedicine.medscape.com] These individuals present in early childhood with visceral and skeletal involvement and oculomotor abnormalities and may develop seizures, cognitive disabilities, and dementia [emedicine.medscape.com] Trisomy 21 In the United Kingdom, the psychiatry of learning disability is a specialty in its own right, but people with learning disabilities outside the UK may be under the care of [doi.org] As mentioned in related reviews, research evidence in learning disability is limited ( Prasher 2004a ). [doi.org] However, research evidence in learning disability is limited ( Prasher 2004a ). [doi.org] Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis The less severe phenotype was observed in patient IV-19, a 7 year-old female with visual loss since she was six years-old and mild learning disability. [scielo.br] Mild neurologic symptoms then appear, often manifesting as learning disabilities, hypotonia, and hyporeflexia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] disabilities - behavior disorders X-linked HSAS X-linked hydrocephalus with stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia [csbg.cnb.csic.es] Alpers Syndrome Children can have both learning disabilities and developmental disabilities due to mitochondrial disease. [childneurologyfoundation.org] delayed bone age, osteopenia, hypocholesterolemia, high ML-CL/L4-CL ratio Dysmorphic Full cheeks, deep set eyes, prominent ears Developmental Delayed motor milestones, learning [jpccs.jp] How will the disorder affect the child’s ability to learn and grow? [childneurologyfoundation.org] Hyperornithinemia-Hyperammonemia-Homocitrullinuria Syndrome disabilities, periodic confusion, and ataxia. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com] disability to severe encephalopathy. [kci.go.kr] Other common symptoms for either form include learning disabilities and liver dysfunction. [sema4.com] Pneumococcal Meningitis disabilities and brain damage, but the Meningitis itself is very much treatable with antibiotics. [myjoyonline.com] These problems include: brain damage deafness learning disabilities paralysis Because this disease is so dangerous, it’s very important to go to the doctor right away if you [healthline.com] Meningitis can cause death (typically one in every five cases), and it must be noted that about half of the survivors do end up with complications like deafness, paralysis, learning [myjoyonline.com] Tuberous Sclerosis The tumours caused by tuberous sclerosis can result in a range of associated health problems, including: epilepsy – a condition that causes seizures (fits) learning disabilities [nhs.uk] RESULTS: In total, 209 patients with TSC E were identified, of which 40% recorded 2 other primary organ system manifestations and 42% had learning disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] For example: epilepsy may be controlled with medication or, in some cases, surgery extra educational support can help children with learning disabilities challenging behaviour [nhs.uk] Organic Brain Syndrome Rogers MP, et al. Psychosom Med. 1986 Jul-Aug. Abstract Systemic mastocytosis is a disease characterized by an excessive accumulation of mast cells, and associated with skin lesions, flushing, diarrhea, tachycardia, and psychiatric manifestations. In order to define more clearly the psychiatric manifestations, ten[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mucolipidosis Because our cells are not able to handle such large amounts of these substances, damage to the cells occurs, causing symptoms that range from mild learning disabilities to [tellmegen.com] Although mental retardation in pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy is milder than that seen in I-cell disease, at least 50% of patients will manifest with some level of learning disability [themedicalbiochemistrypage.org] CHARGE Syndrome A large proportion of children with CHARGE syndrome have some degree of learning disability but this can be variable. [gosh.nhs.uk] Delayed speech and language are common due to a combination of causes such as hearing impairment, learning disability, cleft lip and palate or oral motor dysfunction. [mun-h-center.se] Affected individuals have a wide range of cognitive function, from normal intelligence to major learning disabilities with absent speech and poor communication. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov] Prader-Willi Syndrome disabilities, hormonal deficiencies, and specific physical characteristics. [ipwso.org] Obesity, mild mental retardation or learning disability, and behavior problems, especially in association with food and eating, result in a debilitating physical and developmental [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] subsequent emergence of severe over-eating and the risk of severe obesity if access to food is not controlled and also to other difficult behaviours, and the presence of learning [ipwso.org] Boxer's Dementia Dodatkowe przykłady dopasowywane są do haseł w zautomatyzowany sposób - nie gwarantujemy ich poprawności. On the other hand, dementia pugilistica has often been falsely reported. He currently suffers from dementia pugilistica, and is living with family members. The risk of dementia pugilistica makes boxing less[…] [diki.pl] Dandy-Walker Syndrome Up to half of affected individuals have intellectual disability that ranges from mild to severe, and those with normal intelligence may have learning disabilities. [en.wikipedia.org] 영향을 받는 환자의 반수 정도가 경증에서 중증의 지적장애(知的障碍-interllectual disability)를 가지고 있게 되며 그렇지 않은 환자로 정상적인 지능을 가진 환자라 하더라도 학습장애(學習障碍-learning disability)를 가지게 된다. [m.blog.naver.com] About 50% of affected individuals have mild to severe intellectual disability, and those with normal intelligence may suffer with learning disabilities of various grades. [xpertdox.com] Meningococcal Meningitis Abstract Bacterial meningitis (BM) is a serious infection of the central nervous system, frequently occurring in childhood and often resulting in hearing loss, learning disabilities [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] If it damages the nerves leading into the brain it could cause hearing loss, learning disabilities, motor impairment or mental retardation. [healthcentral.com] While most people with meningitis recover, it can cause serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disabilities. [health.ri.gov] Legius Syndrome disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Additional clinical manifestations include Noonan-like facial dysmorphism, lipomas, learning disabilities, and features of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. [malacards.org] Learning disabilities, speech problems, and behavioral problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are often seen in individuals with Legius syndrome. [my46.org] Hypochondroplasia Hypochondroplasia - Neurology, Epilepsy, Cognitive/intellectual and learning Disabilities This subject is by far what this blog gets the most hits for so this section is really [petiteyetfierce.blogspot.com] disabilities A surgery called laminectomy or a procedure known as decompression which can take pressure off the spinal nerves or spinal canal in cases of spinal stenosis [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Mental growth delay Learning disabilities Sleep apnea: Spontaneous breathing stoppage while sleeping, due to obstruction in the throat (like tonsillitis), or due to obesity [dovemed.com] Velocardiofacial Syndrome Abstract Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS), also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a neurogenetic disorder that is associated with both learning disabilities and a consistent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It is secondary to a chromosome 22q11 rearrangement and is characterized by craniofacial abnormalities, heart defects and learning disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Velocardiofacial syndrome is classically characterized by clefting of the secondary palate, cardiac defects, learning disabilities, and facial dysmorphism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Listerial Meningitis However, permanent disabilities (such as brain damage, hearing loss, and learning disabilities) can result from the infection. [cdc.gov] Neurofibromatosis It is characterized by multiple caféau- lait spots of the skin, benign cutaneous neurofibromas, skeletal dysplasia and learning disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Learning disabilities in NF1 A learning disability can be thought of as a short circuit or problem (dysfunction) in one or several of channels in the brain. [nfcenter.wustl.edu] disabilities, and optic pathway gliomas. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and refractory epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Differential diagnosis Other epileptic encephalopathies. [ 6 ] Epilepsy with general learning disability. Infantile spasms. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. [patient.info] Differential diagnosis Other epileptic encephalopathies.[6] Epilepsy with general learning disability. Infantile spasms. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. [patient.info] GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome The clinical picture was characterized by refractory absence epilepsy, migraine, and learning disabilities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All affected members had experienced early-onset epilepsy, paroxysmal exercise-induced dyskinesias, and most had mild learning disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cognitive impairment is variable, ranging from learning disabilities to severe mental retardation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to do well in school. [web.archive.org] ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child's ability to do well in school. [healthcentral.com] Disabilities Provides information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster learning, and advocates for [brainfacts.org]
