Developmental Reflexes Flashcards
1
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Moro reflex
A
- Response to sudden loss of support, involves abduction of arms, then adduction and crying
- should be present until around 2 months
2
Q
stepping and placing reflex
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- When sole of foot/leg touches surface, baby tries to walk
- Should be present until around 2 months
3
Q
sucking and rooting reflex
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present until around 4 months
4
Q
ATNR
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should be present until around 6 months so the child can roll over
5
Q
what would one consider if the ATNR persists past 6 months
A
cerebral palsy - sign of muscle spasticity
6
Q
parachute reflex
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- protective reflex that develops around 9 months
- child puts out hands to break fall
- can occur on side
7
Q
what is the signficance of an abnormal or asymmetrical parachute reflex
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- Absent/abnormal in children with cerebral palsy
- Would be asymmetrical in spastic hemiplegia
8
Q
red flags of movement
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asymmetry of movement
9
Q
not reaching by which age is a red flag
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6m
10
Q
unable to sit unsupported by which age is a red flag
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12m
11
Q
unable to walk by which age is a red flag
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18m - check CK
12
Q
no speech by which age is a red flag
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18m
13
Q
name 2 more general red flags
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- loss of skills
- concerns re vision and hearing
