Growth and Development Flashcards

Question

How are developmental abnormalities quantified?

Answer 1

Delay; global or isolated Disorder; abnorma progression and presentation i.e. autism Regression; loss of milestones

Answer 2

Schedule of growing skills Information of child's development in range of areas 0-5yrs 9 key areas Separate cognitive score can be derived

Answer 3

Griffiths mental development scales Bayley scales of infant development Wechsler preschool and primary scales of intelligence

Answer 4

``` Head circumference Dysmorphic features Skin abnormalities Movement quality Ability to sit and stand from supine Eye movements and eye examination General; resp, CVS Abdominal examination Observation of behaviour ```

Answer 5

X linked dominant Broad forehead, elongated face Large prominent ears Strabismus (crossed eyes) Highly arched palate ``` Pectus excavatum flat feet hypotonia mitral valve prolapse hyperextensible joints ```

Answer 6

Autosomal dominant, chromosome 7 ``` broad forehead, medial eyebrow flare Strabismus Flat nasal bridge Malar flattening Short nose, long philtrum full lips, wide mouth ```

Answer 7

``` Loss of developmental skills Concerns re vision or hearing Floppiness No speech by 18-23months Asymmetry of movement Persistent toe walking Head circumference ?99.6th <0.4th ```

Answer 8

``` Sit unsupported by 9 months Walk by 18months Walk other than on tiptoes Run by 2.5yrs Hold objects in hand by 5 months Reach for objects by 6 months Point to objects and share interest by 2yrs ```

Answer 9

``` Chromosomes Fragile X U and E Creatine kinase LEad TFTs Urate FBC Ferritin Biotinidase ```

Answer 10

Delayed maturation Cerebral palsy Developmental co-ordination disorder

Answer 11

Specific language impairment | Learning disability

Answer 12

Deafness Visual impairment Multisensory impairment

Answer 13

Autism Asperger syndrome Elective mutism

Answer 14

``` Developmental paediatrician Speech and language therapist OT/PT Psychologist Social worker Geneticist ```

Answer 15

Crawls on hands and knees, Pulls to stand, Walks around furniture Picks up small objects with thumb and finger pincer grasp Understands phrases like “No-no” and “All gone.” Looks for objects that fall out of sight - object permanence (9-12 months) Stranger Awareness (9-12) Plays social games, peek-a-boo,” “patty-cake.” Waves “Bye-bye.” Picks up a spoon by the handle.

Answer 16

Lifts head and chest when lying on stomach. Turns around when lying on front. Looks at and reaches for faces and toys Picks up toy with one hand. Cries in a special way when hungry. Makes sounds - ah, eh, ``` Laughs out loud. Social smile (by 6-8 weeks) ``` Distinguishes mother from others. Reacts to seeing bottle/breast. Comforts self with thumb/dummy

Answer 17

Kicks a ball forward, Runs well- few falls. Walks up and down stairs without support. Builds towers of four or more blocks. Scribbles with crayon, Turns pages of picture books, one at a time. Uses at least ten words, Asks for a drink or food, using words or sounds. Names a few familiar objects in picture books. Follows two-part instructions. Starts to join words into sentences (21-24 months) Sometimes says “No” when interfered with. Shows sympathy to other children, tries to comfort them. Early pretend play Usually responds to correction by stopping. Eats with fork. Eats with spoon, spilling little. Takes off open coat or shirt without help

Answer 18

Stands on one foot without support. Walks up and down stairs one foot per step. Draws or copies vertical lines. Cuts with small scissors. Speaks clearly, understandable most of the time. Knows what to do with objects e.g. a hat or a biscuit Plays with other children (cars, dolls, building bricks, etc.). Plays a role in “pretend” games (mum, dad, teacher). Plays games - tig, hide and seek Washes and dries hands. Dresses self with help

Answer 19

Hops on one foot without support. Cuts across paper with small scissors. Answers questions like, “What do you do with your eyes? (Or ears?)”. Talks in long, complex sentences (10 or more words). Follows a series of three simple instructions in order. Plays cooperatively with minimum conflict and supervision. Protective toward younger children. Washes face without help. Dresses and undress without help, except for tying shoelaces

Answer 20

Draws a recognisable picture Counts ten or more objects, Prints a few letters or numbers Follows simple rules in board or card games Fastens one or more buttons

Answer 21

Skips or makes running jumps. Draws person with 3 parts (e.g. arms, head, eyes, nose, etc.) Reads a few letters (>5). Usually looks both ways before crossing road

Answer 22

Self propels on a swing. Prints first name. When asked, “What is an orange?” answers, “A fruit.” Goes to the toilet without help

Growth and Development Flashcards

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