Shaken baby syndrome levels
LEVEL FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED/BLIND
Level 1
What causes the sudden death of infant?
unexpected/no cause
When the caregiver fails to provide necessary needs and supervision
Neglect
What are indications of a permissive parent?
Friendly, understanding of kids emotions, no disabling, no boundaries, fun parent, laid back
What level is it when baby stops crying (caregiver thinks they did something correct.)
Level 2.5
When is this diagnosed in an investigation?
When an adult or older child inappropriately sexually exposes a child.
Sexual Abuse
understanding, strong relationship, high expectations, respect(both ways, good copping skills
What level is it when the baby will experience severe learning disabilities and behavioral problems and no longer experiences no emotions and no memory?
Level 2
What type of feeding can reduce the risk of sids?
Breastfeeding
When a child has a non accidental injury that leaves a mark from an adult or older child.
Physical Abuse
What are indications of a Negligent parents?
preoccupied, distant, absent, little comfort, un-responsive, busy often
What level is it when baby is pronounced dead.
Level 4
What is the best sleeping arrangement to avoid SIDS?
What are indications that neglectful abuse has occurred?
stealing food, sleepiness, poor hygiene, unattended medical needs, lack of clothing.
What are indications of an Authoritarian parent.
extreme punishments, firm boundaries, strange relationship, safe but nervous, lots of pressure, follower
Level 3
When can this be most common in a baby? (age)
2-4 months, preterm baby
What are some indications of Physical Abuse?
unexplained bruises, burns, human bites, broken bones, missing hair, scratches, scars