Psych- Childhood Disorders & Neurodevelopment Flashcards
Rett syndrome
rare neurodevelopment X-linked genetic disorder that occurs mainly in girls 6-18months.
S&S Rett Syndrome
- Neurodevelopmental Regression after normal development
- Loss of speech
- Loss of purposeful hand use
- Repetitive hand movements (hair pulling)
- Gait abnormalities
- Seizures
- Breathing abnormalities
- Autistic behaviors
- Sleep disturbances
- Deceleration of head growth
Evaluation of child with neurodevelopment regression
DNA analysis to identify pathogenic mutations
Rett syndrome gene
MECP2 gene mutation
Most common cause of syncope in children
Vasovagal syncope.
Transient LOC after prolonged standing or a stressful experience
Cerebral palsy
non progressive motor dysfunction characterized by abnormal tone, movement and development
Risk factors for cerebral palsy
Prematurity (greatest risk factor)
Low birth weight
intrauterine infection
Perinatal complications
Types of cerebral palsy
Spastic (most common)
Dyskinetic
Ataxic
S&S spastic cerebral palsy
Resistance to passive muscle stretch Hypertonia Hyperreflexia Involves Lower extremities Motor Delay
S&S dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Choreoathetotic
Involuntary movement
Dysarthria
S&S ataxic cerebral palsy
Incoordination
Hypotonia
Jerky Speech
Reactive attachment disorder
A condition in which a child forms unhealthy social and emotional bonds that arises when that normal developmental process of emotional bonding to a primary caregiver is interrupted by inconsistent or inadequate care.
S&S reactive attachment disorder
Social and emotionally inhibited. Do not seek reassurance No response to comfort Lack of positive emotions Episodes of irritability or aggression
Management of reactive attachment disorder
Early intervention promoting safe stable environment with consistent & responsible caregiving.
Psychological services (family counseling )
Language disorder
persistent difficulties in comprehension (receptive) and/or production (expression) of spoken and written language
