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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MR, AUTISM & SCILOSIS

HOW TO TREAT & CARE FOR PATIENTS
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COMPONENTS

  • Desensitize the patient through short social visits
  • Minimize environmental noise
  • Tell pt what you're doing
  • Include pt in decision-making process
  • Plan ahead for how to cope with challenging behaviors

MUSCULOSKELETAL

"NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS IS COMMON AMONG PERSONS WITH MR, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH CP. BRACING IS UNLIKELY TO BE EFFECTIVE IN STABILIZING THIS TYPE OF SCOLIOSIS.
Author: Christopher D. Prater M.D
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ATHETOID CEREBRAL PALSY

  • 10% affects
  • Caused by damage to cerebellum or basal ganglia
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AREAS OF BRAIN DO

  • Responsible for processing the signals that enable smooth, coordinated movements as well as maintain body posture.

SYMPTOMS OF CP

  • Involuntary movements interfere with speaking, feeding, reaching & grasping
  • Involuntary grimacing & tongue thrusting, drooling & slurred speech
  • Low muscle tone, maintaining posture for sitting /walking
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TREATMENT/THERAPY

  • OT
  • PT
  • Sensory integration
  • ST

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