Exam 3 Flashcards
What are the ASD characteristics
Difficulties in social interaction
Difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication
Repetitive behaviors
What are the two types of ASD
Deficits in communication and social interaction
Restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities
What are some ASD risk factors
Advanced paternal age
Maternal antidepressant use
Shorter time between births
Smaller premature babies
What are some ASD associated medical issues
ADD
Communication disorders
Epilepsy
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intellectual disability
Learning disabilities
Motor planning disorders
Obesity
Psychiatric disorders
Sensory processing disorders
What are some ASD feeding concerns
Restricted intake due to refusal of specific color, texture or temperature
Difficulty in acceptance of new foods
Adequacy of dietary intake, vitamins and minerals
Atypical eating behavior
Picky eating habits and or stuffing
GI problems
What are some ASD early detection signs
No big smiles at 6 months
No back and forth sharing of sounds at 9 months
No baby talk at 12 months, or gestures
No spoken words at 16
No meaningful two word phrases at 24 months
What are some PT goals with ASD
Correct developmental delays and gait disturbances
develop postural control and motor planning initiation
Support communication skills
What are some helpful ASD tips to use during treatment
Make it visual
Keep it simple
Support communication skills
Use behavioral support
Use sensory supports
Describe the levels of peds care
1 - basic care, normal care, recussitation
2 - Specialty care, less than 32 weeks
3 - Subspecialty care, comprehensive care to high risk newborns with complex conditions
What defines a high risk newborn
High probability of manifesting a developmental delay as the result of exposure to a variety of medical factors
What ages determine prematurability
Full term - 37-42 weeks
Preterm - 28-37 weeks
Extremely pre term - < 28 weeks
Describe intraventricular hemhorrage
1 - localized bleed
2 - no ventricle enlargement
3 - bleed into ventricles - high risk neuro deficits
4 - Destruction of white matter - high risk neuro deficits
Describe a Periventricular leukomalacia
Form of white matter brain injury characterized by the necrosis of white matter near the lateral ventricles
Describe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
HIE is the result of either hypoxemia or ischemia leading to deprivation of oxygen and glucose to the brain
Often caused by trauma, prolonged labor or compression of umbilical cord
Describe necrotizing enterocolitis
Usually occurs within first 2 weeks of life when milk feeding starts
Issues with feeding and stools
