Flashcards in Development & Behavior Deck (50)
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Define Short Stature
Past age 2 years, height that is below 2.3%
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Goal of Short Stature
Differentiate between benign & pathological etiologies
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Diagnostic Approach to Short Stature
Thorough H&P
Growth curve velocity
Bone age determination
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Familial Short Stature
Bone age = child's age
Hx of parent being short
Genetic
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Constitutional Growth Delay
Bone age
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Most Important First Step in Newborn's Life
Bonding with caregiver
Infants has not learned they are separate from caretaker
Physical contact = protection to baby
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Bonding/Attachment Problems
Mother ill
Single parent
No outside support for parents
Post-partum blues
Depression
Psychosis
Marital stress
Abuse
Not wanting baby
Too much "support"
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Define Temper Tantrums
Consists of whining, screaming, crying and even throwing self to the floor
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Why do toddlers have temper tantrums?
Frustration
Learning to communicate
Easily overwhelmed
Overtired
Want their way
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Four Goals of Misbehavior in Toddlers
Attention
Power
Revenge
Display of inadequacy
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Management Tips to Parents for Avoid Temper Tantrums
Avoid putting child in situations when tired or lots of stimulation
Easy choices between 2 things
Distract them
Ignore the tantrum
Warn of consequences
Tell them you love them not the behavior
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When to Seek Help with Temper Tantrums
Parent uncomfortable with response or feelings
Parent gives in to child
Tantrums arouse bad feelings
Increasing frequency, intensity, or duration
Child hurts him/herself or others
Child is destructive
Child displays mood disorders
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Potential Underlying Problems for Temper Tantrums
Hearing/vision problems
Chronic illness
Language delay
Learning disability
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Tips for Temper Tantrums
Consider mental health of parent
Encourage teaching prosocial behavior/empathy
Educate about reinforcing positives
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Chronic Aggressiveness Leads to:
Repeated failure in school
Frustrating & disappointing life
Emotional & physical pain
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Studies Demonstrate that Abnormal Aggression Leads To:
Long-term aggressive behavior
Antisocial behavior
Early interventions key to preventing violent teens/adults
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Prevention of Abnormal Aggression
Limit screen time
Intervene early
Consult medical & mental health professionals
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Possible Causes of Aggressive Behavior
Poor parenting
Abuse/neglect trauma
Brain damage
Genetic abnormalities
Other health problems
Marital problems
Family instability
Observation of aggression from peers/at home
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Strong Warning Signs of Aggressive Behavior
Cruelty to animals
Arson
Sexualized behavior
Aggressive behavior outside norm
Self-injury
Extreme non-compliance
Lack of behavior change with consequences
Evidence of psychosis
Lack of remorse or empathy
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Possible Reasons for Biting
Relieve pain from teething
Experience sensation of biting
Oral-motor stimulation
Imitate others
Get attention
Self-defense
Communicate needs & desires
Communicate feelings
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Biting Management
Say "No biting, biting hurts."
Comfort hurt child
Talk to biting child calmly
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What NOT to do with a biting child
Avoid labeling as a biter
Don't bite child back
Avoid getting angry, yelling, or shaming
Avoid giving too much attention
Do not force biting and bitten child to play together
Don't punish biter
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What is the educational theme for parents with a biter?
Consistency
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Sleep Disturbances
Bedtime refusal or resistance
Delayed sleep onset
Prolonged night awakenings
Night terrors
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Intrinsic Factors to Sleep Disturbances
Child's temperament
Medical issues
Circadian preference
Neurodevelopmental disabilities
Anxiety disorders
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Screening tool for Evaluating Sleep Disturbances
BEARS
B- bedtime issues
E- excessive daytime sleepiness
A- night awakenings
R- regularity & duration of sleep
S- snoring
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Interventions for Sleep Disturbances
Pattern
Same time
NO screen time prior
Systemic ignoring
Positive reinforcement
Parent education
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When do Night Terrors Occur?
First half of the night
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During a Night Terror, Child may
Sit up in bed
Scream or shout
Kick and thrash
Sweat, breathe heavily, racing pulse
Heard to awaken
Inconsolable
Stare wide-eyes
Get out of bed & run around house
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