CriDuChat By Stephanie Robson Raising awareness First annual
Cri-Du-Chat � By. Stephanie Robson
Raising awareness First annual cri-du chat week
Cri-Du-Chat q q Also known as Chromosome 5 P deletion syndrome, 5 P minus syndrome or Lejeures syndrome. Rare genetic disorder where the child is missing part of chromosome 5 Cri-Du-Chat is the French term for cat cry No specific treatment- ongoing PT and ST
Defining Characteristics The cry of a child with Cri-Du-Chat is like that of a meowing kitten. This is due to an underdeveloped larynx and nervous system q 1/3 of children will lose the cry by age 2 as the larynx grows with the child q 30% of children will also have congenital heart disease q Intellectual disabilities
Other Symptoms q q q q Feeding problems- difficulty sucking and swallowing Low birth weight/ poor growth Facial features- down turned mouth, flat nasal bridge, small head, round face with full cheeks, low set ears Excess drool Poor muscle tone Constipation Behavioral issues- hyperactivity, aggression, tantrums May have limited speech ability if they are able speak will lack fluency
Prevalance � � � 1 in 50, 000 live births strikes all ethnicities More common in females with a 4: 3 ratio
Providers Role q q Learn as much as possible about the disorder and the specific symptoms the child exhibits Work with and follow the recommendations of all therapies that are working with the child Open communication with parents Training will be based on specific goals for the child and therapy needs
Family Centered Approach q q q Be SUPPORTIVE of the family and their needs Find out their goals for their child and help them to be achieved Communication!!!!! Social Emotional… Focus on the positives- what the child can do for themselves to build self confidence Maintain a calm environment and provide consistency Physical Development… plan activities for the child to expend energy while developing hand/eye coordination If the child becomes over active redirect to a quiet activity or play soft music Follow guidelines of PT
Language and Communication… Have a daily plan- consistency is key Provide picture clues so the child can anticipate what comes next Use clear simple instructions Use recommendations of ST- may include simple signs Cognitive Development… Give instructions in a way the child can understand Set goals that are achievable Each child will be individual in their needs and abilities!!!
Resources � Cri du chat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Cri_du_chat � Welcome to the 5 P- Society - Support Group for Children with Cri du. . . http: //www. fivepminus. org/ � Genetic Science Learning Center (1969, December 31) Cri-du. Chat Syndrome. Learn. Genetics. Retrieved May 9, 2012, from http: //learn. genetics. utah. edu/content/disorders/whataregd/cdc/ � Fact Sheet http: //www. noahsark. net. au/_literature_78252/Cri-Du-Chat
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