Developmental/Behavioural issues presentations and DDX Flashcards
Developmental/Behavioural presentations and common DDX and less common DDX
What are the common causes for developmental delay both isolated and global? (3)
- Environmental under-stimulation
- IDA
- Cerebral palsy (incl. hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy)
What are the less common causes for developmental delay both isolated and global? (4)
- Congenital / inherited conditions
- Inborn error of metabolism
- Brain dysplasia
- Vit D deficiency (delayed motor milestones)
What are the common causes for learning difficulties - slow school progress? (3)
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Low intelligence
What are the less common causes for learning difficulties - slow school progress? (1)
- Specific learning impairments (ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorders)
What are the common causes for poor social skills, repetitive behaviours, delayed language? (1)
- Autism spectrum disorder
What are the less common causes for poor social skills, repetitive behaviours, delayed language? (1)
- Parenting issues
What are the common causes for feeding problems, sleep disorders, excessive crying? (3)
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Colic
- Temper tantrums
What are the less common causes for feeding problems, sleep disorders, excessive crying? (3)
- Sleep apnoea
- ADHD
- Texture aversion
What are the common causes for Aggressive behaviour/Parenting issues? (3)
- Eating disorders
- Breath holding attacks
- Anxiety
What are the less common causes for Aggressive behaviour/Parenting issues? (3)
- Food allergy.
- Parenting issues
- Nightmares/Night terrors
What are the common causes for chronic pain/unexplained symptoms? (1)
- Somatisation
What are the less common causes for chronic pain/unexplained symptoms? (1)
- Fabricated or induced illness
What are the common causes for dysmorphism/inherited conditions? (3)
- Major chromosomal defects
a) Down
b) Turner
c) Noonan
What are the less common causes for dysmorphism/inherited conditions? (3)
- Inborn errors of metabolism
- Congenital infection
- Teratogenesis - maternal alcohol