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developmental delay define

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a delay in two or more areas - gross motor, fine motor, speech and language, social and emotional

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developmental delay risk factors/causes

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neurological - spina bifida, intraventricular haemorrhage, stroke
infection - herpes, HIV, meningitis
neuromuscular - SMA, duchenne muscular dystrophy
others - hypothyroid, downs, autism, phenylketonuria, prematurity

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types of delay

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single area or generalised

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red flags of developmental delay

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not smiling - 10 weeks
not sitting unsupported - 12 months
not walking - 18 months
showing hand preference - 12 months
not knowing 2-6 words - 18 months

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where refer developmental delay

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paediatric specialist assessment

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investigations developmental delay

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FBC, folate and B12 - iron defiency, pernicious
U+E - renal failure and low sodium
CK - DMD
TFT - congenital hypothyroidism
LFT - metabolic disorder
vit D - low
hearing test
can perform karyotyping

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7
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head lag when pulled up

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1 month

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no head lag, lifts head and chest when prone

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3 months

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9
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stands and sits with straight back when held
bears most of own weight

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6 months

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sits withut support, moves around floor

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9 months

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stands without support, crawls/bottom shufflers, walk unsteadily

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12 months

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12
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better walking

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15 months

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13
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walks steadily, climbs stairs holding a hand

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18 months

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14
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runs safely, throws balls

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24 months

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15
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jumps on2 feet, kicks ball

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30 months

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16
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walks backwards and sideways, catches large balls

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36 months

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17
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runs up and down stairs, on tiptoes

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48 months

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18
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hops, catches ball, heel toe walking

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5 years old

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19
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grabs finger when placed in palm

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1 month

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20
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holds toy briefly

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3 months

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21
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palmar grasp, puts objects in mouth

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6 months

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22
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pincer grip

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9 months

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23
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release objects intentionally, points

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12 months

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24
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builds tower of 2 cubes

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15 months

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25
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tower of 3 blocks

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18 months

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26
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tower of 6 blocks, draw horizontal line

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24 months

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27
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tower of 7 blocks, tripod grip

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30 months

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28
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draws circle

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36 months

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29
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draws cross

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42 months

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30
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draws square

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48 months

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31
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draws triangle, use knife and fork

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60 months

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32
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cries

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newborn

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33
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coos

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6-8 weeks

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34
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laughs and vocalises

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3 months

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35
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understands mama, dada, babbles

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6 mths

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36
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imitates adult words, understand simple commands

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9 months

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37
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responds to own name, uses 2-6 words

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12 mths

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38
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uses 6-40 words, tries to sing

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18 mths

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39
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speaks over 200 words, joins words

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24 mths

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40
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continually asks questions

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30 months

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41
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name 2/3 colours, simple conversations

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36 mths

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42
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talks fluently, enjoys jokes

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48 mths

43
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fluent in speech, gramatically correct

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60 mths

44
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responds to being picked up

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newborn

45
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gazes at adult faces

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6 weeks

46
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smiles at familiar faces

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3 mths

47
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feeds self with fingers

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6 mths

48
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waves bye, plays peek a boo

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9 mths

49
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drink from a cup with 2 hands, separation anxiety

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12 mths

50
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uses spoon, eager to independent

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18 mths

51
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displays tantrums, express feelings

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24 mths

52
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may use toilet independently, parallel play

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30 mths

53
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shows affection for younger siblings, toilet trailed, has friends

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36 mths

54
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eats skilfully, brushes own teeth, takes turn

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48 mths

55
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shows sympathy, likes and dislikes, engages in play co-operatively

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60 mths

56
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fascinated by human faces, turns head to light

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newborn

57
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startles at loud noises

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1 mth

58
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focuses eyes on sampe oint, moves head deliberately

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3 mths

59
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adjusts position to see objects

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6 mths

60
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sees almost as well as adult
knows and responds to own name

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12 mths

61
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recgonises themselves in mirror

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18 mths

62
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recognises familiar faces in photos

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24 mths

63
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recognises self in photos and small details

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30 mths

64
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matches primary colours, listen to long stories with attention

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48 mths

65
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can match 10 colours

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60 mths

66
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ASD more common

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boys
premature
perinatal hypoxia
advanced maternal or paternal age
twin with autism (multiple genes )

67
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genetic syndromes increased risk ASD

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fragile X syndrome
tuberous sclerosis
angelmann syndrome

68
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ASD investigations

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clinical diagnosis - seen in different environments
post mortem studies and studies with neuroimaging - structural changes

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clinical features ASD

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abnormality of social interaction - poor eye contact, not use facial expression/body language, problems making friends, difficulty reading social cues
impaired social communication - delay or failure to develop spoken or sign language, abnormal use of language/pitch (echolalia - repetition of another person’s spoken words)
restrictive or repetitive activities - preoccupations with unusual subjects, need for routine, motor mannerisms (hand flapping)
sensory issues
severely restricted diet
not tolerate loud noises
may self harm (head banging)

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examination ASD

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skin stigmata of neurofibroma or tuberous sclerosis with a wood’s light
signs of injury
congenital anomalies and dysmorphic features - microencephaly

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ASD diagnosis

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should be features present from all three catergories and one from:
- lack of social attachment
- abnormal/delayed receptive or expressive speech
- abnormal or lack of symbolic play
before age of 3

72
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ASD ddxq

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attachment disorder
Rett’s syndrome
schizophrenia

73
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ASD management

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support - parent support groups, community based services
no meds
behaviour management strategies - routine
educational measures - school can access higher needs funding using EHCP
if aggressive - can try antipsychotics
treat co morbidities

74
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risk factors ADHD

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male
co-morbid conditions (up to 50% will)

75
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co-morbid contiions ADHD

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ASD
dyslexia
communication disorders
oppositional defiance disorder
depression, anxiety
tourette’s

76
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cause ADHD

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structural changes in brain
dopamine levels
genetic component - twin
environment

77
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ADHD diagnosis

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early onset - before 6 years old and present for some time before diagnosis
two or more settings
out of context of children’s IQ

78
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3 main features ADHD

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hyperactivity
inattention
impulsivity
—impaired attention and over activity

79
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ADHD DSM-V criteria

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inattention criteria
hyperactivity criteria
impulsivity criteria
at least 6 of criteria from inattention or hyperactivity/impulsitivity criteria before 12 years old for at least 6 mths..in more than one setting

80
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ADHD ddx

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auditary processing disorder
opoositional-defiant disorder or conduct disorder

81
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ADHD investigations

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Conner’s questionnaire
observe clinical features

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ADHD management

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pre- school - not meds
mild-mod - 1st line: behaviour strategies (parent education sessions), or CBT
severe - 1st line: meds - 1st line is methylphenidate, then atomoxetine or lisdexamfetamine, or guanfacine

83
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s/e of ADHD meds

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raised BP
palpitations
insomnia
impaired growth and appetite suppression
aggression

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pathophysiology pierre robin sequence

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7-10 weeks of gestation - lower jaw should undergo rapid growth and tongue should drop down to allow palate to fuse but tongue blocks this and palate remains cleft + tongue far back causing airway difficulties
SOX9 gene mutation on chromosome 17 assc

85
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PRS risk factors

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geentic
oligohydraminos
C.T disease
myotonia of muscles in face

86
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PRS clinical features

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micrognathia - lower jaw
cleft palate
glossoptosis - posterior tongue

87
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PRS associated conditions

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CHARGE syndrome
Di george
strickler

88
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PRS investigations

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20 week anomaly USS
more imaging
bronchoscopy
sleep studies
geneticist

89
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PRS initial management

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breathing support - sleep on fronts, nasopharyngeal airway, intubation
feeding support - special teet for bottle feedings, feeding specialist

90
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definitive management PRS

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surgery before 1st birthday - glossopexy (tongue-lip adhesion)
cleft palate repair
tracheotomy
feeding tube insertion

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PRS complications

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OSA
difficulty intubating
aspiration
feeding difficulties
malnutrition
middle ear effusions - hearing loss

92
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down’s syndrome genetics

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trisomy 21
- most likely occurs sporadically
- additional chromosomal material inherited from one of the parents
- mixtureof some cells containing 3 forms of chromosome 21

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down’s risk factors

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sporadic mutations associated with maternal maturity

94
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down’s antenatal screening

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combination test - biochemical markers in maternalblood and nuchal translucency on USS
can also from 2nd trimester onwards - chronic villi sampling or amniocentesis

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down’s clinical features

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small, dysplastic ears
flat nasal bridge
small mouth
short stature, short neck
epicanthic folds
upwards slanting palpebral fissures, brushfield spots
brachycephaly
single palmar crease

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down’s associated conditions

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congenital cataract
conductive hearing loss
OSA
AVSD
recurrent chest infection
oesophageal atresia or tracheo-oesophageal fistula
duodenal atresia
imperforate anus
hypotonia
poor growth and stature
developmental delay
neurodisability
risk fo hypothyroidism
TMD

97
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down’s ddx

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Patau, edwards’ - all trisomies differentiated by G banded analysis

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down’s early management

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senior paediatrician and midwife in charge
blood test - QF-PCR test, followed by G banded analysis, FBC, blood film
newborn eye assessment
universal newborn hearing screen
guthrie test - congenital hypothyroidism
ECG and echo

99
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down’s definitive mangeemnt

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treat any comorbidites
MDT
promote health
genetic counselling

100
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Down’s complications

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reduced life expectancy - <60
increased alzheimer’s

101
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asd - features, ddx, used to make diagnosis, associated conditions, poor prog

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ASD- SALT. community psychiatric nurses/asd nurse, teacher
ASD - tuberous sclerosis, fragile X
Poor prog - IQ less than 50, no communicative speech before 5
OCD

102
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bowel habit in children tx

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rewards
scheduled toileting, bowel habit diary

103
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if chronic history of GI upset

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dont ask about N+v

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