Test 2 (populations in music therapy) Flashcards
What is hypotonia?
Low muscle tone
What is the difference between a savant and a gifted person?
A savant is brilliant in a specific area of learning and gifted individuals are very good across the board.
What are the two identifications of autism?
The child with autism
The autistic child
What is it called when an autistic child wants sensory pleasure?
Sensory seeking
What are some possible causes of autism?
Genetics, meningitis, perinatal
What is the overused and outdated term for autism?
Aspergers
What is behavioral analysis?
A form of therapy that typically results in the best outcomes, the younger the child the better, harmful and results in trauma.
What are the three classifications of the Autism spectrum disorder?
Social interactions, repetitive behavior, communication
Autism: repetitive behavior
Particular toy, hyperfixations
Autism: social interactions
Social cues, eye contact
Autism: communication
Speech, gestures
What is the difference between overstimulated and disregulated?
Overstimultion is a state of being overwhelmed by sensory input while dysregulation refers to the inability to control or regulate emotional response
What is the age of viability?
22 weeks
What are common medical units in pediatrics?
PICU, NICU, oncology, cardio, infectious disease, gastro, neurology
What is a psych hold?
Someone is deemed not safe and needs close monitoring for a period of time from arrival to bed placement.
Common psychosocial Issues for pediatrics
Fear, anger, isolation, difficulty understanding a situation, pain, need for normalization
What are normative social roles
The inability to perform social roles due to sickness
Common reasons for hospitalization in pediatrics
Cancer, TBI, chronic illness, GI disorders, mood disorders
What is the most common reason for hospitalization in pediatrics
Mood disorders
Common medical procedures in pediatrics
Tonsilectomy, appendectomy, needle insertion, wound changes
What is a PICC line?
IV inserted through a hole to a central vein
Medical terminology: endo
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