Carolyn Zook Lewis – Common Neurological Disorders in Childhood

Significant advances have been made in There are many aspects to neurology in The past few years have been Carolyn I will share some of the changes with you, including the growing role of neurogenetics

 Carolyn Zook Lewis – Common Neurological Disorders in Childhood

• Assess risk factors for neurodevelopmental disabilities
• The latest updates on long-term and concussion-Term effects
• Learn about the new role of neurogenetics in patient care
• Strategies for managing seizures and headaches
• Evaluate important findings in The neurological exam
• Understanding DSM-5® changes for neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Find out the latest research results for autism treatment and evaluation.

Carolyn Zook Lewis, RN. MSN. CPNP-PC/AC, PMHS will provide you with up-To-Up-to-date information about the management, evaluation and identification of common neurological conditions in children. You will be able to apply what you learn in the next day, whether you are caring for children with neurological conditions like epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and autism, or other common conditions like headaches. Carolyn Has over 28 years of experience in pediatric nursing and has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. in For 19 years, she has been involved in primary and child neurology. She will share her knowledge and experience, as well as evidence, with you.-Strategies to optimize care for children and families living with neurologic conditions.

Significant advances have been made in There are many aspects to neurology in The past few years have been Carolyn I will share some changes with you, including the emerging role for neurogenetics. It is the first rare but significant change in the field. “treatable” New options and causes of autism in The prevention of seizures. She will also assist you in understanding the changes. in The DSM-5® criteria for autism and intellectual disability.

The seminar will give you a better understanding about the unique challenges faced by families and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. You will also be able to use the tools provided to assist them in managing their daily struggles.

OUTLINE

The Developing Brain is Fragile, But Resilient

• Overview of brain development
• Brain malformations – Causes and outcomes
• Management and long-term care of hypoxic ischemic Encephalopathy-term consequences
• Skull malformations: Plagiocephaly or Craniosynostosis
• Assessment of microcephaly or macrocephaly
• Hydrocephalus: Evaluation and Management

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The Important Clues Neurological Evaluation

• Here are the keys to getting a medical history
• Here are some helpful tips for the neurological exam
• Radiologic, neurodiagnostic and laboratory testing
• Genetics is on the rise

Head and brain injuries

• Recognize the difference between mild and severe head injuries. Know when to seek medical attention.
• Types and severity of head-and brain injuries
• Recognize the sports-Sports and concussions in They are the most common
• Instantaneous and ongoing-Concussion can have long-term effects
• Evaluate infant non-accidental trauma
• Long term risks and risk factors-Non-term outcomes-accidental trauma

Headache and migraine in The Essential Guide for Children

• The key components of the psychosocial, neurological, and physical assessment
• Checking your headache history
• What to do if you see red flags?
• How to prevent headaches
• Management of both pharmacologic and other aspects
• Management and prevention for rebound headaches
• Treatment and assessment of pseudotumor cerebri

Seizures: A Parent’s Worse Fear

• How to recognize seizures
• The current recommendations for the evaluation of febrile seizures
• After the first seizure, education and management
• Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment
• Setting up a seizure treatment program

Autism and Intellectual Disability

• Assessment tools for early symptoms and signs
• Autism diagnosis criteria
• DSM-IV®- DSM-5®changes
• Genetics’ evolving role

Cerebral Palsy

• Types and recognition of cerebral palsy
• Options for treatment

Complex Care for a Child with Chronic Neurological Conditions and severe Neurological Impairments

• Feeding difficulties
• Management of constipation
• Strategies for improving sleep quality, both pharmacological and behavioral.
• Interventions to manage behavior
• Healthcare monitoring
• Adolescence: The Challenges
• Supporting the family
• Considerations for children with severe neurological impairment

OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss factors that increase your risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders.
2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize signs of serious head injuries and when to seek medical care.
3. Take three factors and summarize them in How to identify concussions
4. Discuss the etiology, incidence, prevalence, and causes of different types of seizures and epilepsy.
5. Demonstrate the essential management strategies for treating patients suffering from migraine/headache.
6. Explain the new role of genetic testing in Children with undiagnosed neurological disorders.
7. Compare and contrast the differences in DSMIV® and DSM-5® diagnostic criteria and autism.
8. Consider these three points in Assisting families and children with developmental disabilities.

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