Peds- Growth & Devo II- Dr. Magie

Question 1

The two year visit is a time to evaluate for “communicative” skills and what disorder?

Answer 1

Autism, evaluate for the entire Autism spectrum

Question 2

what is the name of the developmental screening done at age 2 usually?

Answer 2

Denver II

Question 3

What is on display very much at age 3 with varying degrees of fantasy?

Answer 3

Imagination

Question 4

are night terrors part of REM?

Answer 4

no. NON-REM abrupt partial awakenings from deep sleep

Question 5

is television a monster?

Answer 5

yes. he doesnt like how much kids watch tv these days.

most kids over age of 2 watch more than 3 hours of TV per day.

Question 6

what exposure requires little active mental (or physical) effort?

Answer 6

Increased exposure to Television.

Question 7

what exposure sets up the connection btw decreased physical activity, food advertisement and obesity?

Answer 7

Television

Question 8

which group of children is more prone to aggressive behavior than their peers who do not?

Answer 8

children who watch TV

Question 9

recommendations for control of tv viewing in the preschool age group?

Answer 9

plan alotted tv time
when the planned program is over, turn the tv off.
no TV with meals. creates healthier family

Question 10

what developmental milestones should be seen at age 2/3?

Answer 10

the 3's!!  examples: 
speak in phrases of at least 3 words
tell 3 things about self 
count 3 objects 
do a simple puzzle of 3 pieces 
etc...

Question 11

what activity should encourage imagination?

Answer 11

playing with toys (blocks, balls, crayons, dolls, puppets)

Question 12

what age do childern begin to demonstrate a clearer view of “self”?

Answer 12

4 years old.
i am josh’s friend
I like baseball
I have blue eyes….. almost

Question 13

what skills should continue to advance at age 4? (ex: runs and catches a ball, ducks to avoid a ball)

Answer 13

Large Motor Skills- advanced/ before hand motor planning

Question 14

what age should you start seeing them ask questions using the “w” words”

Answer 14

age 4.

ask where, why, what

Question 15

Exploration of self and area of privates is common or worrisome at this age?

Answer 15

It is very common. only consider contacting psycologist if it gets bad enough to interfere w/ normal activity.

Question 16

what is a major concern at the Five year visit? as it represents developmental expectations and achievement?

Answer 16

Kindergarten readiness/ entry

Question 17

what is the most common learning disability? 7% of school age children?

Answer 17

dyslexia

Question 18

what age is the age of unmasking dyslexia?

Answer 18

5 years

Question 19

children with what problem need 1:1 instruction with limited outside visual/auditory distarction or stimulation to learn?

Answer 19

Attention problems

Question 20

What age appropriate abilities (devo skills) should be seen at 5 years of age?

Answer 20

dresses self except tying shoes
copies square drawing
can count six objects
can answer why do we have questions. like why do we have cars.

Question 21

some things a 5 year old should be able to be taught

Answer 21

address of home
phone number
where does mom or dad work?