Common Diseases and Disorders weeks 7, 8 and 9 Review for Exam #4 Flashcards
What is a characteristic of Developmental Disorders?
typically acquired during childhood/early adolescence TBI’s or illnesses. cognenital/birth defects
What is in-attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity interms of dx?
ADHD
What are three tx areas for pt’s with ADHD?
behavioral therapy aba, sensory integration therapy and eye-hand coordination following instructions.
What are two components of ASD?
impaired social communication/itneraction skills and restricted/ repetitive behaviors
When did the DSM-5 publish?
2013
What is a common characeteristic of a child with Asberger’s syndrome?
below avg. IQ, difficulty with social skill, reading moods, and obsessive interests in routines.
What are two approaches to tx for children with AsD?
SI therapy, ABA, and creating a “just-right challenge.”
What are the terms under CP for before birth, during birth and after birth ?
pre, peri and post natal
What are the three types of CP?
spastic, athetoid and ataxic
What is spastic CP?
excessive muscle tone
What is athetoid CP?
constant, involuntary movement
what are three types of CP tx?
seating/positioning AE, splinting/orthoses and AT
What is a defect on the 21st chromosome and distinct physical appearance ?
Down’s syndrome
What are four tx’s for DS pt’s?
ADL’s , educational/vocational and SI, breaking tasks inot small parts.
What is MD?
characterized by muscle wasting and atrophy, duchenne is the most common type/ degenerative
