Risk Factors for Young Children

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Risk Factors for Young Children

• EDCI 336
• October 25, 2005

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Todays Objectives

• TSWBAT
• Recognize environmental and genetic reasons for
  DD
• Note domains in which delays may be present

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Todays Objectives

• Learn about labels or classifications
• Develop increased understanding regarding needs
  of children with DD

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Causes for DD

• Biological causes
• Genetic influences
• 15-25 of cases
• Environmental influences
• 75-85 of cases

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Genetic Influences

• Syndromes (Down, fragile-X)
• Metabolic disorders (PKU)

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Environmental Influences

• Low SES
• Families with varied cultural backgrounds
• Dysfunctional families
• Teen or older mothers

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Environmental Influences

• Non-English speaking homes
• Prenatal exposure to
• Viruses, drugs, alcohol
• Siblings with DD

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Environmental Influences

• Malnourished mother
• Mother with
• Diabetes, syphilis, other viral infections

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Medical Complications

• Hypoglycemia
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Retinopathy of Prematurity

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Medical Complications

• Brain infections
• Degenerative diseases
• Brain tumors

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Medical Complications

• Drug-induced delays
• Seizure disorders
• Injuries due to battered child syndrome