Human Development and Developmental Disorders

Vocabulary flashcards covering specific vs. global developmental disorders, clinical examples, prevalence, nursing focus areas, pain assessment, medication administration, and assistive aids.

Umschriebene Entwicklungsstörungen (Specific Developmental Disorders)

Developmental disorders where only one specific area is affected while other areas remain largely unremarkable; affects approximately 5-8 % of all children.

Globale Entwicklungsstörungen (Global Developmental Disorders)

Developmental disorders characterized by simultaneous delays in multiple areas (motor skills, language, cognition, and social behavior), often causing lifelong impairments and restricted independence.

Sprachentwicklungsstörung (Language Development Disorder)

An example of a specific developmental disorder characterized by a limited vocabulary and grammar problems.

Motorische Koordinationsstörung / DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

A specific developmental disorder marked by clumsiness and problems with balancing and dressing.

Legasthenie (Lese-Rechtschreibstörung)

A specific developmental disorder affecting reading and spelling abilities.

Dyskalkulie (Rechenstörung)

A specific developmental disorder affecting mathematical and calculation abilities.

Severe Genetic Syndromes in Developmental Disorders

Conditions such as Trisomie 21 and Rett-Syndrom that serve as examples of global developmental disorders.

Pflegeimplikationen for Umschriebene Entwicklungsstörungen

Nursing interventions focused on targeted support in everyday situations as well as assistance in school and leisure activities.

Pflegeimplikationen for Globale Entwicklungsstörungen

Nursing strategies involving resource promotion, use of assistive aids (e.g., walking aids, communication aids), and close interdisciplinary collaboration among doctors, physiotherapists, and psychologists.

Grundpflege (Basic Care Focus)

Essential nursing care components encompassing body care (Körperpflege), nutrition (Ernährung), and mobility (Mobilität).

Schmerzassessment (Pain Assessment)

Evaluation of pain using observational instruments (such as FLACC-Skala and Borg-Skala) and faces scales suitable for children from approximately 3 years of age.

Pediatric Medication Principles

Administration guidelines requiring exact dosage calculation according to weight and child-appropriate application forms such as syrup (Saft), suppositories (Zäpfchen), and patches (Pflaster).

Hilfsmittel (Assistive Devices) in Nursing Care

Support equipment utilized in care, including seating and positioning aids, eating and drinking aids, and communication aids like picture boards and apps.

Nursing Role in Developmental Care

The core responsibilities of nursing in developmental disorders, including early detection (Früherkennung), promotion (Förderung), and parent support/collaboration (Elternarbeit).