Development of abilities in children

Question 1

What is the difference in vision between neonates and adolescents?

Answer 1

Neonate- Limited visual acuity (6/60)

Adolescent- Visual acuity and accommodation at adult levels

Question 2

List each primitive reflex and when it disappears?

Answer 2

1. Rooting reflex
Disappears by 6 months
2. Palmar grasp reflex
Disappear by 3 months
3. Stepping reflex
Disappear by 6 weeks
4. Asymmetric tonic neck reflex
Disappear by 3 months
5. Moro reflex
Disappear by 4 months

Question 3

What are primitive reflexes?

Answer 3

instincts which develop during gestation
Are an important sign of nervous system development and function
they usually disappear by 3-6 months
If present beyond this time- sign of neurological damage

Question 4

Name 4 formal tests used to assess development

Answer 4

Griffiths
Schedule of Growing Skills
Test of Motor Impairment
Language scales

Question 5

What is global developmental delay?

Answer 5

delay in two or more developmental domains

Question 6

Describe the mild moderate and severe developmental domains

Answer 6

Mild : functional age <33% below chronological age

Moderate: functional age 34%–66% chronological age

Severe: functional age <66% chronological age, or > 2 SDs below mean

Question 7

Name a red flag for 8 weeks, 3,5,9,18,18,and 30 months

Answer 7

8 weeks- No responsive eyes 
3-no eye contact
5-Not reaching for objects
9-Not sitting
18-not walking and not saying single words
30-no 2/3 word sentences