Child Development Flashcards
What is the name of the future forebrain in a developing embryo?
Prosencphalon
What is the name of the future midbrain in a developing embryo?
Mesencephalon
What is the name of the future hindbrain in a developing embryo?
Rhombencephalon
What are the 3 main flexures present in the developing brain of an embryo at 4 weeks?
Cephalic
Pontine
Cervical
What area of the brain is affected in ADHD?
Pre frontal cortex
What makes up grey matter?
Motor neurones
What is the role of the extrapyramidal tract?
Coordinates movement, posture and balance
What tract does the pyramidal tract supply?
Corticospinal tract
How do you test for Morrow’s reflex?
Suddenly extend the babies neck and the arms should abduct then adduct
When does Morrow’s reflex develop?
28-32 weeks
How do you test for standing relfex?
Support the baby as they stand, there should be extension of the lower extremities, the hips should be slightly flexed and somewhat behind the shoulder
How do you test for the cervical grasp reflex?
When an object is placed in the palm of the babies hand they will grasp it and stoking their lateral fingers will make them open their palm
What is the other name for protective reflexes?
Parachute reflexes
When does a baby develop protective reflexes?
Between 6-9 months
How do you test for protective reflexes?
When you place the baby in a forward stretched position they will extend their arms outwards and will do the same when you put the baby sideways
Define development in a child
Global impression of a child encompassing growth, increase in understanding, acquisition of new skills and more sophisticated responses and behaviour
Who will know about a child’s development?
Parents the most
Also doctors, nurses, teachers
What are the 4 domains of child development?
Speech and language skills
Social skills
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
What is assessed as part of the speech and language skills domain of child development?
Vocalisation
Words
Understanding
Imaginative play
What is assessed as part of the social skills domain of child development?
Social interaction
Stranger reaction
Eating skills
Dressing