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What does the C in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
Coloboma
What does the H in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
Heart
What does the A in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
Atresia of the Choanae
What does the R in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
retardation of development/growth
What does the G in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
Gastrointestinal/Genital abnormalities
What does the E in CHARGE Syndrome stand for?
Ear abnormalities
True or False, there a set life expectancy for those with CHARGE
What are some medical concerns at birth?
Tracheostomy, heart conditions, g-tube, cleft lip or palate
What are some common misdiagnoses or labels of those with CHARGE?
Autism, ADHD, OCD
What are some educational Accomodations?
What are slant boards, picture communication, sign language?
Reasons those with CHARGE have difficulties regulating their bodies
Sensory impairments that cause lack of feedback from the environment
Not understanding the way their body is functioning
Low muscle tone
CHARGE is a sensory impairment disability, true or false?
TRUE
What is a Coloboma?
Cleft or hole in the eye
What is Choanal atresia?
Bony growth behind the nose, which can impact breathing
What are some manifestations of Emotional Issues in CHARGE?
OCD, Anxiety and outburts
What kind of syndrome is CHARGE?
Genetic
What is a physical feature of cranial abnormalities?
facial palsy
What are some characteristics of the CHARGE ear?
missing lobe, low set/uneven set, split outer rim, protruding, "C" ear
Why does movement have little motivation for young children with CHARGE?
Balance issues, compiled with vision/hearing loss can make them fearful of movement.
What are the 4 "C"s Diagnostic Criteria?
Coloboma, choanal atresia, cranial nerve abnormalities, and CHARGE ear
True or False, most genetic syndromes have behavioral features
TRUE
What are some examples of proprioceptive input?
For children with higher function in terms of their cognition tend to have more complicated emotional life, why is that?
They know they are different from others, they know if people are making comments about their ears, or their face. They might have medical needs which prevent them from doing contact sports, etc.
Are physical charactaristics of CHARGE more prominent in males or females?
Males