Children With Special Needs Flashcards
Define developmental delay
Developmental delay is present when functional aspects of the child’s development in one or more domains (motor, language, cognitive, social, emotional) are significantly delayed compared to the expected level for age
What is global developmental delay defined as?
2 or more domains are affected.
Perform below 2 SD below mean age.
What is the definition of a learning disability?
A significant impairment in intellectual functioning and affects the person’s ability to learn and problem-solve in their daily life.It has nearly always been present since childhood
Name the 4 main primary care assessment tools
ASQ (Ages and stages questionnaire).
PEDS (Parents evaluation of developmental status).
M-CHAT (Checklist for autism in toddlers).
SOGS-2 (Schedule of Growing Skills).
How would you quantify a delay, disorder or regression?
Delay: Global or isolated.
Disorder: Abnormal progression and presentation e.g. autism.
Regression: Loss of milestones.
What does the schedule of growing skills (SOGS) contain?
Information of child’s development across a range of areas
0-5 years
9 keys areas
Separate cognitive score can be derived
Name the 3 secondary care assessment tools
Griffiths mental development scales
Bayley scales of infant development
Wechsler preschool and primary scales of intelligence
Name 3 common syndromes
Down syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
William’s syndrome
Name some positive red flag signs in children with suspected special needs
Loss of developmental skills Concerns re vision Concerns re hearing Floppiness No speech by 18-24 months Asymmetry of movement Persistent toe walking Head circumference >99.6th C or < 0.4th C
Name some negative red flag signs in children with suspected special needs
Sit unsupported by 12 months
Walk by 18 months (boys) or 2 years (girls): Check creatinine kinase
Walk other than on tiptoes
Run by 2.5 years
Hold objects in hand by 5 months
Reach for objects by 6 months
Points to objects to share interest by 2 years
What are some of the common motor problems?
Delayed maturation
Cerebral palsy
Developmental coordination disorder
What are some of the common language/cognitive problems?
Specific language impairments
Learning disability
What are some of the common sensory problems?
Deafness
Visual impairment
Multi-sensory impairment
What are some of the common social/communication problems?
Autism
Asperger syndrome
Elective mutism
What are some of the possible effects on the family unit when bad news is broken?
Emotional Social isolation Financial implications Implication for siblings Wider family
What is an Individualized Educational Plane (IEP) ?
IEP is a detailed plan for a child’s learning. It contains some specific, short-term learning targets for the child and will set out how those targets will be reached.
Targets are: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timed
What is a coordinated support plan (CSP) ?
A CSP is a detailed plan of how child’s support will be provided. It is a legal document and aims to ensure all the professionals who are helping the child, work together. It also helps ensure that everyone, including parents and the child, is fully involved in that support.
What is GIRFEC ?
In line with the ‘Getting it right for every child’ (GIRFEC) approach, many children will now have a Child’s Plan. This is part of the Children and Young People Act that applies from Autumn 2016. Child’s Plans are created if a child or young person needs some extra support to meet their wellbeing needs such as access to mental health services or respite care, or help from a range of different agencies.
