ch 37 box 37.1: early signs of suggestive cognitive impairment

Question 1

what are the main early signs of suggestive of cognitive impairment?

Answer 1

• dysmorphic syndromes (down syndrome & fragile X syndrome)
• irritability or non responsiveness to environment
• major organ system dysfunction (feeding or breathing difficulties)
• gross motor delay
• fine motor delay
• language difficulties or delay
• behavior difficulties