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B. Assessment

1. Deficits in cognitive skills and level of adaptive
functioning
2. Delays in fine and gross motor skills
3. Speech delays
4. Decreased spontaneous activity
5. Nonresponsiveness
6. Irritability
7. Poor eye contact during feeding
C. Interventions

1. Medical strategies are focused on correcting

structural deformities and treating associated
behaviors.
2. Implement community and educational services, using
a multidisciplinary approach.
3. Promote care skills as much as possible.
4. Assist with communication and socialization skills.
5. Facilitate appropriate play time.

6. Initiate safety precautions as necessary.

7. Assist the family with decisions regarding care.
8. Provide information regarding support services and
community agencies.

FIG. 38-1 Abnormal posturing: opisthotonos.

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