Syndromes and Conditions I

Price (includes one year of access and CE):  US$14 Course Code: 7SENNF-PRV-09-ddn111 CE: 2.50 Hours. Post Test Score Required for Successful Completion: 80%

Course Overview:

There are many conditions or syndromes that result in developmental disabilities. This module provides a basic overview of autistic spectrum disorders (autism, Asperger's syndrome, PDD-NOS), cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome. Because these syndromes and conditions have varying causes, people with these developmental disabilities may present with a wide range of physical attributes, behavioral attributes, and medical conditions. While all people with developmental disabilities should receive the same health screening and care recommended for the general population, this module highlights specific nursing and medical assessments and interventions that may be needed depending on the specific type of syndrome or condition.

Course Objectives:

After completion of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

• describe the three most common disorders on the autism spectrum
• describe the etiology, incidence, and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders.
• describe the focus of early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders.
• state the causes and risk factors for cerebral palsy.
• describe the muscle tone and movement disorders associated with cerebral palsy.
• define the treatment modalities associated with successful management of cerebral palsy throughout the lifespan.
• define five age-related challenges associated with cerebral palsy.
• define the genetic basis for Down syndrome due to trisomy 21.
• describe common physical attributes found in persons with Down syndrome.
• identify three health risks associated with Down syndrome.
• identify three physical characteristics associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.
• describe three physical health challenges associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.
• list three neurobehavioral abnormalities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect.

This courseware was made possible in part by grant number R43 NR04738-03 from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors.

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It has been assigned code 7SENNF-PRV-09.

This course is updated annually. Expiration date: 5/1/11

The faculty and planners of this course have no vested interests to disclose.

This course has received no commercial support.