Examining Patients with Learning Disabilities: Part 1 (2022)

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Examining Patients with Learning Disabilities: Part 1 - Clinical background (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-100457

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Communication, Professionalism

The first part in this series on examining patients with learning disabilities introduces key terminology and outlines different conditions, including cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. It also explores the causes and prevalence of these conditions, as well as their impact on patients and their vision.

Topics: Learning disabilities, Genetics, Down’s syndrome, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Asperger syndrome, Communication, Visual impairment, Williams syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Chromosome, Congenital, Amblyopia, Refractive error, Strabismus, Accommodation, Cataracts, Binocular vision.