Development Flashcards
Average age for walking
13 months
What direction does development happen
Cephalocaudally
What is ATNR
Asymmetric tonic neck reflex
Position when baby lying on back to stop it from rolling away
What is the reflex that means the baby flings it’s arms out to try catch something when it’s head falls back?
Moro
When should a baby social smile and when do they need to be assessed if they don’t?
6 weeks
8 weeks
What is global delay?
Developmental delay affecting 2 or more domains eg Downs
What is specific delay?
Developmental delay affecting only one domain eg Duchenne’s is only gross motor
Can there be carriers with Duchenne’s?
Yes, it is X linked so females can be carriers
Where is the weakness in Duchenne’s?
Pelvic girdle
What is the name of the manoeuvre that boys with Duchenne’s do to stand up?
Gower’s
What is it called when cerebral palsy affects one arm and leg on same side?
Hemiplegic
What is it called when cerebral palsy affected both legs?
Diplegic or paraplegic
What is it called when cerebral palsy affects all limbs?
Quadriplegic
When and how does fragile X present?
I’m adulthood as very long faces
What is the triad of autism?
Communication + social interaction + flexibility