Peds- Growth & Devo II- Dr. Magie Flashcards
The two year visit is a time to evaluate for “communicative” skills and what disorder?
Autism, evaluate for the entire Autism spectrum
what is the name of the developmental screening done at age 2 usually?
Denver II
What is on display very much at age 3 with varying degrees of fantasy?
Imagination
are night terrors part of REM?
no. NON-REM abrupt partial awakenings from deep sleep
is television a monster?
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.
what exposure requires little active mental (or physical) effort?
Increased exposure to Television.
what exposure sets up the connection btw decreased physical activity, food advertisement and obesity?
Television
which group of children is more prone to aggressive behavior than their peers who do not?
children who watch TV
recommendations for control of tv viewing in the preschool age group?
plan alotted tv time
when the planned program is over, turn the tv off.
no TV with meals. creates healthier family
what developmental milestones should be seen at age 2/3?
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...
what activity should encourage imagination?
playing with toys (blocks, balls, crayons, dolls, puppets)
what age do childern begin to demonstrate a clearer view of “self”?
4 years old.
i am josh’s friend
I like baseball
I have blue eyes….. almost
what skills should continue to advance at age 4? (ex: runs and catches a ball, ducks to avoid a ball)
Large Motor Skills- advanced/ before hand motor planning
what age should you start seeing them ask questions using the “w” words”
age 4.
ask where, why, what
Exploration of self and area of privates is common or worrisome at this age?
It is very common. only consider contacting psycologist if it gets bad enough to interfere w/ normal activity.
what is a major concern at the Five year visit? as it represents developmental expectations and achievement?
Kindergarten readiness/ entry
what is the most common learning disability? 7% of school age children?
dyslexia
what age is the age of unmasking dyslexia?
5 years
children with what problem need 1:1 instruction with limited outside visual/auditory distarction or stimulation to learn?
Attention problems
What age appropriate abilities (devo skills) should be seen at 5 years of age?
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.
some things a 5 year old should be able to be taught
address of home
phone number
where does mom or dad work?
