Developmental Delay Flashcards

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Define developmental delay.

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When it takes longer to reach developmental milestones that would be expected for children at their age.

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Explain the aetiology/risk factors for developmental delay.

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Genetic causes and syndromes: Cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome

Epilepsy

Infection

Malabsorption disorders: Coeliac, inflammatory bowel disease.

Metabolic causes: Hypothyroidism.

Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities

Eating disorders.

Depression and anxiety.

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Summarise the epidemiology of developmental delay.

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Up to 4% of kids between 2 and 11 children.

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What are the presenting signs and symptoms of developmental delay?

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Isolated developmental delay in a domain.

Global delay.

Family history of developmental delay, syndromes.

Dysmorphic disorders.

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What are investigations for developmental delay?

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Specialized screening tests for Autism and ADHD.

IQ testing.

Infection screen.

Genetic testing.

Metabolic screen.

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What is the management for developmental delay?

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MDT approach: SALT, OT, PT, Family counselling, behavioral intervention and educational assistance.

Manage associated conditions.

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What is the prognosis of developmental delay?

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Usually good if isolated delay but global delay has a high association with syndromes – poor prognosis.

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