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what topics should you review at a three year olds healthcare visit
social
nutrition
exercise
toilet training
dental
safety
at what age should a child be:
brushing his teeth with help
3
at what age should a child be:
articulating well
5
at what age should a child be:
naming colors
4
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singing a song
4
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printing some letters and numbers
5
at what age should a child be:
building a tower of 6-8 cubes
3
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hopping on one foot
4
at what age should a child be:
balancing on one foot
5
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feeding themselves
3
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stating first and last name
4
at what age should a child be:
can tell the difference between real and make believe
5
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counting to 10
5
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speaking in 2-3 word sentences
3
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aware of gender
4
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knows name and use of cup/ball/spoon/crayon
3
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drawing a person with more than 6 body parts
5
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copying squares
5
at what age should a child be:
copies a cross
4
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balances for 2 second
4
at what age should a child be:
rides a tricycle
3
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copies a circle
3
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tying a knot
5
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hops and skips
5
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most speech is identifiable
4
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knows gender and age
4
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listens and attends
5
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shows sympathy and concern for others
5
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draws perso with 3 body parts
4
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has a mature pencil grasp
5
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pours, cuts, and mashes own food
4
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tells a story with full sentences
5
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friendly to other children
4
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engages in fantasy play
4
what is eczema
“the itch that rashes”
cycle of irritation leading to scratching leading to the rash
ddx of eczema
psoriasis –> rare in young kids (often presents as droplet shaped “guttate” rash in kids, usually precipitated by strep)
seborrhea–> “cradle cap” in early infancy for example; unusual to have new case when older than 3
what can precipitate guttate psoriasis
strep
treatment of eczema
- lubricate skin extensively to protect it
- use anti-inflammatories in short bursts
- treat associated skin infections aggressively
what meds can be used to treat eczema
- steroids–> topical, alternate higher potency for severe flares with low potency for minor bouts
- topical anti inflammatories–> calcineurin inhibitors are second line
- antihistamines–> loratidine, fexofenadine and cetirizine are approved for kids and are non sedating; topical antihistamines at bedtime to decrease itch
where do toddlers get most of their iron
meat
legumes
iron fortified cereals
why do we care if toddlers get iron
it is a CNS cocatalyst
when should you distcontinue the bottle
by 12-15 months
what are the most common causes of injury in a toddler
- car accidents
- swimming pools
- falls
- firearms
- poisonings
- fires
what condition increases lead absorption
iron deficiency
what is strabismus
misalignment of the eyes
why do we care about strabismus
can lead to amblyopia, or poor visual development if not corrected
how do you assess strabismus
- hirschberg light reflex
2. cover/uncover test
what is the most common gait variant seen in toddlers
intoeing
what causes intoeing in toddlers
tibial torsion usually
when patella faces straight, foot turns inward
resolves naturally with weight bearing usually by age 4
what causes intoeing in preschool and school age kids
femoral anteversion usually
both feet and knees turn inward
usually resovles spontaneously by 8-12 years old
what should you check for in a neurodevelopmental exam in a three year old
language
fine motor
gross motor
cognitive
cranial nerve function (normal, symmetric facial and eye movements)
deep tendon reflexes
muscle tone
gait
how do you calculate BMI
weight in kg/height in m squared
what does the BMI tell you
amount of body fat compared to weight from muscle or bone
core symptoms of ADHD
inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity
prevalence of ADHD in the US
8-10%
most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood and among most common chronic health conditions of school aged kids
list some causes of school failure
- sensory impairment–> vision, hearing especially
- sleep disorder
- mood disorder–> prevalence of mood disorders increases with age
- learning disability
- conduct disorder
how common is depression in kids
affects an estimated 1-2% of elementary school age children and 5% of adolescents
childhood depression is marked by high rates of conversion to bipolar
what is a learning disability
disorder of cognition that manifests itself as a problem involving academic skills
IQ normal but academic achievement is low
what things characterize oppositional defiant disorder
pattern of negativistic, hostile, defiant behavior
what is conduct disorder
more severe disorder of habitual rule breaking, characterized by pattern of aggression, destruction, lying, stealing and/or truancy
what is the psychiatric condition with the highest comorbidity association with ADHD
ODD/CD
list red flags for risk of learning disability
- history of maternal illness or substance abuse during pregnancy
- complications at the time of delivery
- hx of meningitis or other serious illness
- history of serious head trauma
- parental history of learning disability or difficulty at school
why % of kids with ADHD respond to stimulant meds
80%
list the adverse effects of ADHD medications
- appetite suppression
- tic disorders
- insomnina
- decrease in growth velocity