How to Treat Children with Disabilities Through Farming - TvAgro por Juan Gonzalo Angel

Twitter @juangangel Early identification of children with developmental delays is necessary to begin receiving early intervention services for children from birth to 3 years of age and early childhood education services for children aged 3-5 years, which are known to improve outcomes. The mainstay of treatment of MR/ID is developing a comprehensive management plan for the condition. The complex habilitation plan for the individual requires input from care providers from multiple disciplines, including special educators, language therapists, behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and community services that provide social support and respite care for families affected by MR/ID. Preventive care: Unfortunately, routine preventive care for children and adults with MR/ID is lacking. Adaptive equipment (eg, for nonambulatory patients) and extra time (eg, double time slots) may be required to accommodate such patients. In addition, family members or other support persons may be helpful. Written plans (such as the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Annual Health Screening Recommendations and Health Record) are helpful for interdisciplinary team communication. Physical activity and obesity are major contributors to disease in MR/ID. Very few programs exist that target healthy lifestyles (nutrition/diet, exercise, self-care, stress reduction) in those with MR/ID. Annual counseling and referral on these issues to community agencies and programs is recommended.[32] Medications (eg, antipsychotics) should be titrated to reduce the risk of obesity and metabolic issues. Pain Manifestations of pain in people with severe to profound MR/ID include crying, screaming, grimacing, protective postures (eg, arching, fetal position), rocking, and aggression. Parent/caregiver input is key to interpretation of these behaviors, though validated tools have been used as adjuncts (such as the Pediatric Pain Profile). Common causes of acute pain include dental caries/abscesses, GERD, constipation, UTI, spasticity (when MR/ID is associated with cerebral palsy), pressure sores, and fractures. Source http://emedicine.medscape.com/article... Juan Gonzalo Angel www.tvagro.tv

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