Other Common Disorders Flashcards
Compare ID vs LD
When is the earliest time a child can be dx with ASD?.
2 years old
How should you set up an intervention for a kiddo wit ASD?
They yearn for structured, predictable, and consistent play. They love routines
What are 2 risk factors that indicate high probability of ASD
Sibling with ASD + head lag with PTS present after 6mmonths
T or F…
Kiddo wit ASD will have weaker peripheral musculature?
False!!
Central mm will be weaker. Target this in tx sessions to improve posture n core strength
DIRFLOORTIME (DIR) is an intervention used for kiddos wit what dx?
ASD
DIR…
D= developmental
I= individual
R= relationship
DOWN SYNDROME IS A RESULT OF SOME TYPE OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CHROMOSOME 18. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
down syn is chromosome 21, 18 is edwards syndrome
A TYPICAL CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF DOWN SYNDROME MAY INCLUDE HYPERTONIA, COGNITIVE DEFICITS, A/A INSTABILITY, AND PRESENCE OF SIMIAN CREASES. TRUE OR FALSE
False!
Downs syn will NOT present with hypertonia but HYPOtonia
Everything else is right
DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME MAY BE MADE PRENATALLY OR POSTNATALLY. TRUE OR FALSE
True!,
Via US
THE PROBABILITY OF HAVING A CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME INCREASES WITH MATERNAL AGE, TO 1 IN 10 AT AGE 40. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE!
While havin kiddo at older age does increase chance of down syn… it’s not 1 out of 10. That’s way too high. More like 1 out of 103
Explain how Down syndrome affects cervical stability…
Kiddos wit Down’s syndrome will have c spine instability bc they are hypotonic. Their ligaments will also show laxity ex is transverse ligament
DCD MAY ALSO BE REFERRED TO AS DEVELOPMENTAL APRAXIA. TRUE OR FALSE
true
CHILDREN WITH DCD TYPICALLY PRESENT WITH SPASTICITY IN THEIR EXTREMITIES. TRUE OR FALSE
False
THE CLINICAL PRESENTATION FOR DCD IS TYPICALLY POOR STRENGTH, COORDINATION, AND MOTOR MEMORY. TRUE OR FALSE
True, this leads to the uncoordinated movements
What’s the dx criteria for DCD according to the DSM5?
1.motor dev delay for age
2. Sx affect ADLs, and school performance
3. Early onset of sx
4. Typical intelligence determined by iq test >70