Child development / Flashcards
What are the aspects that can represent development?
Gross motor
Fine motor
Speech and language
Social
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones of a newborn?
Stepping,
Grasping,
Reflex to sound,
Blinking in response to social interaction
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones of a 6 month old?
Sits with support
Reaching for objects
Coos
Recognise strangers
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones of a 15-16 month old?
Walking
scribbles, 2 block tower
8-10 words
Copies parents tasks
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones at 2 years?
Runs, uses stairs
6 block tower, circular drawing strokes
2-3 word sentences
Asks for food/drink
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones of a 3 yo?
Rides tricycle
9 blocks, draws circle
Asks questions
Shares toys
What are the normal GM, FM S&L and social milestones of a 4 yo?
Hops
Copies cross, block bridge
Sing, tells story
Group play
How can disease and illness impact normal development?
Directly or indirectly
Multifactorial:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social/family
- Education/friends
What are the direct impacts of disease of development?
Gross motor and fine motor:
- muscle abnormalities - weakness, stiffness, deformity
- Vision, proprioception and other sense
Speech and language:
- Deafness
- Muscle and coordination issues
- Certain conditions e.g. ASD
Social:
- senses - vision, hearing
- environment
- certain conditions
What are the indirect impacts of disease of development?
Energy and general health
Nutrition
Sleep disruption
Pain and unpleasant sensations - desensatisation
Regression of skills
Critical time for some skills
How may hemiplegic CP affect gross motor skills? Direct, indirect, consequences
Direct: weakness, stiffness, contractures, coordination
Indirect: treatments, opportunities, energy expenditure
Consequences: Delayed milestones, gait difficulties, inclusion, expectations
How may hemiplegic CP affect fine motor skills? Direct, indirect, consequences
Direct: Weakness, stiffness, contractures, coordination
Indirect: Opportunities, self-conscious, expectations
Consequences: delayed milestones, need for aids, school
How may hemiplegic CP affect speech and language? Direct, indirect, consequences
Direct: Oromotor coordination
Indirect: Time taken for complexities, exposure, expectations
Consequences: difficulty understanding, inclusion, impact on socialisiation
How may hemiplegic CP affect social development? Direct, indirect, consequences
Direct: time away from school/friends, physical abilities
Indirect: Opportunities, expectations, embarrassment, overprotection of parents
Consequences: difficulty with socialisation, school difficulties
How can healthcare maximise development in children with diseases/illnesses?
Early input important
Prevention vs treatment - developing brain can adapt to a degree
Develop via play
Multi-professional : physio, OH, school inclusion, support groups