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Assessment of gross motor development » Essays
Skye is four months old. She has come to see you with her parents following a referral from her General Practitioner for macrocephaly. She was born by normal vaginal delivery at term. Her mother was on Show Answer 2011-11-07 12468 views
Mary is now 13 months old. She has come to see you because her mother has concerns regarding her gross motor development. She was born at term with no antenatal or neonatal problems. At the age of about Show Answer 2011-11-07 3022 views
Joseph is 4 years old. He has always been an active boy since birth. Over the last 6 months his parents think he has become 'lazy' . They have seen his doctor who is worried that Joseph is regressing. Show Answer 2011-11-07 2543 views
You have just examined Ethan who is now 3 years old and made a diagnosis of gross motor delay. What are the warning signs of gross motor delay. When will you consider investigations or referral in Show Answer 2011-11-07 1903 views
History taking in a child with gross motor delay-proposed approach Show Answer 2011-11-07 2940 views
Following your assessment of Marys' gross motor development, you think her gross motor skills are delayed. Who will you involve to manage her case. Show Answer 2011-11-07 1876 views
You have just seen Joseph who is now 3 years old with his mother Susan. You think Joseph has gross motor delay and have discussed this with his mother. What are the differential diagnosis of gross motor Show Answer 2011-11-07 1811 views
Following your assessment of Johns' gross motor skills, you think his skills are delayed. How will you manage a child with gross motor delay. Show Answer 2011-11-07 1881 views
You have just examined Susan who is now 2 years 6 months old. She is unable to sit without support and still has considerable head lag. She is vocalising and is able to transfer objects. How will you Show Answer 2011-11-07 2162 views
You have just examined Joseph who is 7 months old. He has a persistent moro reflex and is fisting. Name some primitive reflexes and tell me when you expect them to disappear. Show Answer 2011-11-07 2005 views