DFO Set Ten Flashcards
People with Down syndrome have specific physical features. Name four of these
Thick neck Almond eyes Flat features/profile Short fingers Weak tongue/tongue that sticks out of the mouth
The life expectancy once diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is 2-5 years.
False
Intellectual Disability according to Aitchison and Dirette (2012) is considered a lifelong condition.
True
According to Eriksons Psychosocial stages the 3rd year though to 5 years is the Trust Vs Mistrust phase.
False
According to MOHO the volitional subsystem includes, personal causation, roles and interests.
False
Briefly Define Developmental Disorder.
One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. They may affect a single area of development (specific developmental disorders) or several areas (pervasive developmental disorders)
The term intrapartum means occurring during labor or delivery.
True
Name three intrapartum events that could lead to a developmental disorder
Infection
Maternal hypotension
Asphyxia
Prolapsed umbilical cord
Identify and explain two sensory issues may interfere with Mark’s ability to join in with his peers in the game of table tennis.
Oversensitive to sounds such as other children talking, or sound of the ball bouncing
Under-sensitivity to sensation of bat being held, may lead to poor coordination
Identify and briefly describe the health condition of cerebral palsy.
Group of disorders involving the brain and nervous system functions, e.g. movement, learning, hearing, seeing, or thinking. There are several different types of cerebral palsy, including ataxic, dyskinetic, spastic, or mixed
Briefly describe the aetiology of Down Syndrome
A chromosomal condition caused by the presence of part or all of a 3rd copy of the chromosome 21
What are two risk factors for having a child with Down Syndrome?
Advanced maternal age
Already having had a child with Down Syndrome
List two risk factors for developing Intellectual Disability
Maternal alcohol use
Premature birth
What from our physical and social environment are four basic needs to ensure a safe and nurturing environment?
Socialisation/relationship formation, stimulation, shelter, functional, nutrition, safety
What is a potential coexisting condition for Down Syndrome?
Heart defects, e.g. Congenital Heart Disease