Cerebral palsy/Autism - 222 Flashcards
1
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What is tone?
A
Resistance of muscle to passive stretch
2
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Give 3 subtypes of cerebral palsy
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Spastic
Dyskinetic
Ataxic
3
Q
What percentage of CP is prenatal in aeitology?
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~80%
4
Q
Give some examples of prenatal causes of CP
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maternal iodide deficiency, kernicterus, LBW infants
5
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Name some features of autism
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Repetitive movements, over focused, unusual interests, dislike of change, over-sensitivity to noise, lack of awareness of danger
6
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Name some medical conditions associated with autism
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Epilepsy GI problems Genetic syndromes Sleep disorders Anxiety & Depression OCD