Children with Developmental Challenges

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 19 : Instructional Programmes for MR Children

Prevention

• Screening and dietary intervention for phenylketonuria (PKU).
• Screening and thyroid hormone replacement therapy for congenital hypothyroidism condition.
• Rh immunoglobulin to prevent Rh disease and jaundice.
• Hib vaccine to prevent mental retardation due to Hib meningitis.
• Prevention of mental retardation due to measles by vaccination.
• Removal of lead from gasoline and paints.
• Prevention of head trauma by following safety measures (road).

Rowitz et al(1986) proposed three levels of prevention

Care during Pregnancy:

Regular antenatal care- Monthly once in first 7 months. Once in fortnight in 7 and 8th month. Once in a week in 9th month.

• I trimester: Diabetes, pregnancy confirmation folic acid is given to avoid Neural tube defects.
• II trimester- Hb level is assessed
• III trimester- Blood pressure, Hypertension, Blood sugar should be monitered