Test 2 Flashcards
what is the informal process of comparing skill levels to milestones?
developmental surveillance
what are the five components that help recognize those who may be at risk during developmental surveillance?
1) Eliciting and attending to parents concerns about their child
2) Documenting and maintaining history
3) Making accurate observations
4) Identifying risks and protective factors
5) Maintaining an accurate record for documenting the process and findings *continuous dialogue with patient and family
what involves the use of standardized screening tests to identify children who require further diagnostic assessment. Uses tools to identify and refine the risk. Most used tools: Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Parents evaluation of developmental status (PEDS)
developmental screening
When are the standardized tests for the developmental screening?
age 9,18, 24 months and 3 & 4 years of age AND when a parent expresses concern
What is the legal requirement of ECI referral?
Health-care providers must by law refer a child 35 months or younger to Early Childhood Intervention services when they suspect the child has a developmental delay and/or auditory or visual impairment, or when the child has been identified with a qualifying medical diagnosis that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay. Federal and state regulations require ECI referral as soon as possible but no more than seven days after the suspicion or identification of a developmental delay.
what is ECI
serves families with children ages birth through 35 months who have a developmental delay, a qualifying medically diagnosed condition that has a high probability of resulting in delays, are deaf or hard of hearing, or have a visual impairment, as defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Where should Children and adolescents ages 3 through 21 years
should be referred to the local school district’s special education program for assessment. A child can be referred to a pediatric specialist or subspecialist, ideally a developmental-behavioral pediatrician or child psychologist.
Developmental screening tool for 9, 18, 24 mos
ASQ or PEDS
Developmental screening tool for 12 mos
For parental/caregiver concern or at provider discretion
What is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening Tool used at 18 mos, 24 mos, 3 years (optional), 4 years (optional)
M-CHAT or M-CHAT-R/F
Speech therapy is more effective if started at a
young age
after 6 years old, what is assessed?
school performance
what is the best sleep position for a baby with reflux precautions
supine
A red flag at 15 month appointment
if not developed object permanence
speech and language At 6 months:
Infants should be responding to voices and can express themselves by babbling
speech and language at 1 year
a child should be able to say “mama” and “dada”, speak 1 additional word, and follow 1 step commands (like “sit” or “come”).
speech and language at 2 years
a child should be able to speak 2 word combinations (like “mommy, up”), follow 2-step commands (like “stand up and clap your hands”), and speech should be 50% intelligible
speech and language at 3 years
a child should be able to speak 3 word combinations, follow 3 step commands, and speech should be 75% intelligible.
