Causes of Neurological Conditions in Young Children
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Which of the following is true about the process of development?

  • Parents and carers should not be believed when they are worried about their child's development
  • The pattern of normal development varies widely (correct)
  • Children develop skills at the same rate
  • Children develop skills in a random order

    • What are the learning outcomes related to developmental delay?

  • Recognize the Red Flags of Development in a child
  • Know the causes of developmental delay
  • Recognize the significance of developmental delay in all 4 domains
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Based on the case study, what are the concerns of the parents regarding their 9-month-old boy?

  • He is unable to sit without support
  • He does not actively reach for objects
  • He can coo but does not babble
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which domain of child development involves skills such as sitting steady, walking, and running?

    <p>Gross Motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which milestone is typically achieved by 12 months of age?

    <p>Walks up and down stairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'deviance' in child development?

    <p>When a child develops milestones or skills outside of the typical acquisition sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some red flags or alerts related to fine motor development?

    <p>UNABLE to hold object placed in hand by 5 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of speech and language delay in infants?

    <p>Difficulty imitating sounds and understanding verbal requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible cause of vision delays in children?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended next step after diagnosing a developmental delay?

    <p>Establishing a cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatable cause of developmental delay?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in children?

    <p>Neonatal jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate medical response to signs of developmental regression in a child?

    <p>Conduct an urgent medical workup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential clue on history to identify an underlying etiology for developmental delay?

    <p>Growth parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between global developmental delay and specific delay?

    <p>Global developmental delay is apparent in the first 2 years of life, while specific delay becomes apparent later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the pattern of normal development?

    <p>Children develop skills in roughly the same order but at different rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of developmental delay in all 4 domains?

    <p>It may indicate a global developmental delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you evaluate a 9-month-old boy who is unable to sit without support, does not actively reach for objects, and can coo but does not babble?

    <p>Refer the child to a developmental specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in children?

    <p>Genetic abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of macrocephaly in children?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential clue on history to identify an underlying etiology for developmental delay?

    <p>Birth asphyxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between global developmental delay and specific delay?

    <p>Global developmental delay is apparent in the first 2 years of life, while specific delay becomes apparent later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain of child development is associated with the ability to stack blocks and copy a line?

    <p>Fine Motor and Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a red flag sign related to social and emotional development?

    <p>No responsive smile by 8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in the prenatal period?

    <p>Cerebrovascular stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'dissociations' in child development?

    <p>When a child has widely differing rates of development in different developmental domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of speech and language delay in infants?

    <p>Difficulty imitating sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of vision delays in children?

    <p>Nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended next step after diagnosing a developmental delay?

    <p>Treat treatable causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatable cause of developmental delay?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a red flag sign of developmental delay in infants?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in children?

    <p>Lack of parental involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain of child development involves the ability to coo and babble?

    <p>Speech and language development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of dissociations in child development?

    <p>When a child has widely differing rates of development in different developmental domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in the prenatal period?

    <p>Extreme prematurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of developmental delay in all 4 domains?

    <p>It indicates a global developmental delay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended next step after diagnosing a developmental delay?

    <p>Referral to early intervention services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a delay in acquisition of at least 2 or more skill fields, such as gross motor, vision and fine motor, hearing and speech, and social emotional and behavior, which becomes apparent in the first 2 years of life and is likely to be associated with cognitive difficulties later on?

    <p>Global developmental delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in the prenatal period?

    <p>Birth asphyxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of speech and language delay in infants?

    <p>Inability to sit without support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential clue on history to identify an underlying etiology for developmental delay?

    <p>Frequent ear infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of speech and language delay in infants?

    <p>Difficulty imitating sounds and understanding verbal requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of vision delays in children?

    <p>Delayed motor development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between global developmental delay and specific delay?

    <p>Global developmental delay affects all domains of development, while specific delay only affects one domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatable cause of developmental delay?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of developmental delay in infants?

    <p>Inability to coo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in the prenatal period?

    <p>Lack of parental stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of developmental delay in all 4 domains?

    <p>It suggests a global developmental delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in the postnatal period until 2 years old?

    <p>Metabolic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of social and emotional development delay in infants?

    <p>No single words by 18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of developmental delay in the prenatal period?

    <p>Cerebral dysgenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a red flag sign of fine motor development delay?

    <p>Unable to hold object placed in hand by 5 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a delay in acquisition of at least 2 or more skill fields, such as gross motor, vision and fine motor, hearing and speech, and social emotional and behavior, which becomes apparent in the first 2 years of life and is likely to be associated with cognitive difficulties later on?

    <p>Global developmental delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag sign of speech and language delay in infants?

    <p>Difficulty imitating sounds and understanding verbal requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of developmental delay in children?

    <p>No cause found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential clue on history to identify an underlying etiology for developmental delay?

    <p>Relatives with developmental delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of vision delays in children?

    <p>Refractive errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of vision delays in children?

    <p>Infections during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended next step after diagnosing a developmental delay?

    <p>Multi-disciplinary development services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended next step after diagnosing a developmental delay?

    <p>Start early intervention services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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