Development Concepts: RED FLAGS At Any Time

Question 1

List the 7 red flags at any time

Answer 1

1) Stiff or floppy appearance
2) Lack of variable movements
3) Stereotypical movements
4) Weak, exaggerated, obligatory primitive reflexes
5) Oral motor difficulties
6) After 2 months, lack of midline orientation
7) After 2-3 months, oculomotor problems

Question 2

Stiff or floppy appearance: What are the racial differences?

Answer 2

African Americans: more tone

Asian: less tone

Question 3

Lack of variable movements: Even with the limited repertoire in newborn, you should see variations in ______pattern

Answer 3

Kicking

Question 4

Stereotypical movement:
Should be ________
______ and _____ movements go together

Answer 4

Variability

Variability and stereotypical

Question 5

Weak, exaggerated, obligatory primitive reflexes:
Some reflexes should be there, but if ____/____ … something is going on
Baby on their feet should ___ tone and be able to take some weight
(Scissoring/locked in)= ____ ____ tone
Obligatory means that ATNR gets _____ ___ —> cant change position until stimulation is _______ is abnormal

Answer 5

Weak/exaggerated

Increase

Too much

Locked in

Removed

Question 6

Oral motor difficulties: _____ and ______

Answer 6

Sucking and swallowing

Question 7

Oral motor difficulties: Look at ____ _____
_____ to ______
Need ____ and ____ control for proximal control

Answer 7

Head control
Prox to distal
Head and trunk

Question 8

After 2 months, lack of _______ __________

Answer 8

midline orientation

Question 9

After 2-3 months, ___________ problems:
Eyes should start to work well due to ____ _____
Mass movement —> ______ —> eyes track

Answer 9

Oculomotor

Head control
Stability