Developmental Delay NSG200

Alterations to communication can have deficits in one of two following areas:

Language or speech

Alterations to motor function can have issues with either:

Fine motor skills or gross motor skills

Parents and caregivers are a reliable resouce of the childs _____ milestones

behavior

ADHD stands for?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD causes?

Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, difficulty completing tasks

What can happen to those with ADHD's relationships?

They can have difficulty with social relationships in school, with parents, and siblings

What is the medication type given to those with ADHD?

CNS stimulants

What are some common ADHD meds?

Adderall, Focalin, Ritalin

Autism causes?

Impaired communication and social interaction

Is autism more common in men or women?

Men

What are the three core characteristics of autism?

Social deficits, language impairment, reptitive behavior

What is a common interaction issue with those who have autism?

Lack of eye contact

A physical examination for someone with autism can reveal?

Sometimes no abnormalities physicially

How can you help to treat autism?

Use stimulants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications

What is a good non pharmacological intervention for autism?

Early intervention of behavior management

What is Cerebral palsy?

Group of chronic conditions affecting body movement

Why does one get CP?

Immature brain growth

Does CP always have an intellectual disability?

No

What is the most common type of CP?

Spastic CP, 80% of those with CP have this kind

How can you identify CP early on?

Infants may have abnormal muscle tone or psoture

What can help control CP pharmacologically?

Baclofen, Botox injections