The Case Study on Annalise Who Exhibited Profound Intellectual Delay

question 4

Multiple Choice

The case study on Annalise who exhibited profound intellectual delay, demonstrated which of the following?

• A)The fact that profound intellectual delay is not typically recognized until the child enters school.
• B)The fact that profound intellectual delay is often most attributed to socio-cultural factors.
• C)The fact that individuals with profound intellectual delay often perform fairly well socially.
• D)The fact that individuals with profound intellectual delay often have significant medical problems.

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Definitions:

Neuromuscular Disease

A broad term covering disorders that affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles and the neuromuscular junctions.

Proprioception

The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium, often referred to as the "sixth sense."

Hemiplegia

A form of paralysis affecting one side of the body, often caused by stroke or brain injury.

Foot Drop

A gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the peroneal nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.