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Developmental Differences Flashcards

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Rett syndrome

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mutation of MECP2 gene on x chromes
4 stages of motor decline
Stage 2 is when skills start going away

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Symptoms of rest syndrome

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hand stereotypes
emotional dysregulation
hypotonia that may fluctuate

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Rett syndrome strengths

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cognition is often not impaired

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Fragile X syndrome

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genetic x-linked dominant genetic disorder
More common In males

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Fragile X symptoms

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low tone
hypermobile joints
prominent ears
long narrow face
hyperarousal
tactile defensiveness
decreased executive function

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Fragile X strengths

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empathetic
visual spatial
vocabulary

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Down syndrome

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chromosome 21
three types: trisomy, translocation and mosaic

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Down syndrome symptoms

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low tone
short
decreased cognition
delayed motor skills
often low sensory registration

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Down syndrome strengths

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strong emotional skills
charming
string visual memory skills

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Williams syndrome

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genetic disorder
7th chromosome

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Williams syndrome symptoms

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cardiovascular difficulties
hypersensitive to sound
decreased cognition
impulsive
joint abnormality
Comorbidities: ADHD , GAD

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Williams syndrome strengths

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long term memory

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Nuerofibromatosis

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mutations in the gene that controls the production of neurofibromin
on chromosome 17

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Neurofibrotosis symptoms

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neurofibromas throughout the body
bone deformities
macrocephaly
cardiovascular and neurological concerns
cognition
pain

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Prader Willi

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genetic- chromosome 15

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Prader Willi Symptoms

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reward seeking- food hoarding
hypotonia
short
small hands
low regiatrtaion-interoception
decreased motor skills
comorbidities AD and OCD

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Prader Willi strengths

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visual spatial
long term memory

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FASD

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spectrum disorder based on alcohol consumption during pregnancy

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FASD symptoms

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Neurobehavioral- poor self and emotional regulation
Decreased cognition
poor sleep
impulsive
often ADHD

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FASD Strengths

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creative
musical
artistic

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Developmental coordination disorder

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neurodevelopment diagnosis
dyspraxia/ motor planning

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DCD symptoms

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difficulty motor planning in all occupations
messy eaters
often fatugues
Lower tone and increased effort for motor planning
possibly occurring with ADHD and ASD

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Angelmans syndrome

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Genetically caused by deficiency of ubiquitin-protein ligase 3A gene (UBE3A) in the CNS

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Angelmans symptoms

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distinctive gait- marionette like toe out gait
attraction to water
motor and cognitive delays within first year
sleep, feeding, ADL’s and IADL challengesAn

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Angelman strengths

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long-term memory

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