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3 common prenatal conditions that affect develpment of the cns |
Down syndrome, fragile x, and fetal alcohol syndrome |
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Prenatal or postnatal complications that affect a persons biologic development |
PKU and Hyperbilirubinemia |
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mild cognitive impairment |
Often not noticed as retarded by casual observer Slower to walk, feed self, and talk Follows same sequence of development Can acquire reading and arthmatic skills from a 3rd to a 6th grade level |
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Moderate cognitive impairment |
Noticeable delays in motor development especially speech Can learn basic communication and safety Achieves mental age of 3-7 years |
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severe cognitive impairment |
Marked delay in motor skills Little or no communication May respond to training in basic self care Mental age of a toddler
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Profound cognitive impairment |
Gross retardation Minimum capacity for functioning in sensorimotor areas Needs total care |
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Early intervention programs |
From birth to 3 years, parents should be referred to appropriate resources to help in providing care for their child. Should be referred as soon as developmental delay is diagnosed. Optimizes learning environment. After 3 years old the school is responsible for providing resources. |