Early Caregiver/Infant Interaction

Question 1

alcohol and drugs can lead to

Answer 1

foetal alcohol syndrome

• growth impairment
• abnormal facial features
• problems with learning
• attention
• memory
• problem solving
• speech
• hearing

Question 2

eating disorders can lead to

Answer 2

• can effect the closure of the neural tube

Question 3

domestic abuse

Answer 3

often starts 3rd trimester
stress (cortisol) restricts blood flow to the fatal brain
- makes child more anxious and can have symptoms of ADHD

Question 4

what is attachment

Answer 4

a universal need to form close affectionate bonds with others

Question 5

child contributions

Answer 5

difficult temperament 
premature birth 
medical conditions 
neurological impairments 
failure to thrive

Question 6

parent contributions

Answer 6

• parent mental health ( perinatal depression and anxiety)
• parents own experiences with parenting
• neglect
• abuse
• attachment
• parents attributions and beliefs

Question 7

environmental contributions

Answer 7

• poverty
• violence (victim or witness)
• lack of social support
• multiple are givers
• high stress from marital conflict
• lack of stimulation

Question 8

what is mentalisation

Answer 8

the ability to reflect upon, and to understand ones state of mind, to have insight into what one is feeling and why

Question 9

projective identification

Answer 9

projecting feelings on to child

Question 10

containment

Answer 10

1. receptive
2. being able to adress other peoples feelings without becoming overwhelmed yourself
3. makes calm and thoughtful attests to understand the problem
4. can convey a feeling that what the other person is felling is tolerable and meaningful and manageable