Learning Disability Awareness – Assessment Test

Learning disability is a lifelong condition and cannot be cured.   [True or False]

What are the 3 categories of learning disabilities? [Multiple choice]

Which of these conditions affects how a person communicates and relates to other people and how they experience the world around them? [One correct answer]

Down’s syndrome, Williams syndrome, Rett syndrome and autism are all types of learning disabilities. Identify others from the list below?  [Multiple choice]

People with which of these conditions have a short attention span and difficulty concentrating?  [One correct answer]

Someone with another condition, like Down’s syndrome or cerebral palsy, may also have Global developmental delay.    [True or False]

Some individuals with a profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD) may need support and help with tasks such as eating, washing and personal care.   [True or False]

Compared to people without a learning disability, people with a learning disability tend to experience which of the following? [Multiple choice]

Which of these legislations are relevant to supporting people with a learning disability?   [One correct answer]

Person centred care, respectable personal support, maintaining routine, remembering things and better communication will all enable a person to achieve their hopes and dreams.   [True or False]

Quality of life, keeping people safe, choice and control, support and intervention are all the behaviours needed to support people with learning disabilities. Identify others from the list below?   [Multiple choice]