Examination Approach to Developmental Delay Flashcards
what are some of the important aspects of the history for assessing developmental delay
PMH, perinatal and birth, family + social, developmental milestones
what is the first step of examination
observation, general look at behaviour and appearance
what are the different aspects of examination of a child with suspected developmental delay
dysmorphia, systems, CNS, vision and hearing
what measurements are taken in examination
height, weight and head circumference
what does OFC mean
Occipital Frontal Circumference; biggest measurement you can take of child’s head in any place
what genetic investigations can be used
CGH or FRAX
what neonatal investiagtion can be repeated if developmental delay
PKU, thyroid function or creatine kinase
what type of management is key in developmental delay
EARLY intervention
what are the different aspects of management of developmental delay
allied health professionals, family support, educational placement, variety of NHS services,
