Common Problems Encountered by ECED Children
1. social problem
4 year old having social problems in preschool
My daugter is 4 years old, this is her first year of preschool and she goes in the monrings all 5 days. Her teacher has sent home the following points that she is conscerend with, any help would be greatly appreciated.
M has displayed these behaviors on a consistent level since the beginning ofschool. I am concerned about these behaviors because I have never seen them before in any of my students.
* She doesn't really know how to interact with the other children, doesn't seem to know how to share, grabs things from other children and runs away with them, knocks down what other children are building, she laughs a lot while she is doing these things -- I don't think she understands that the other children are upset.
* Transition time is very difficult for her -- she is reluctant to come and will not come when her name is called -- teachers must go over and bring her by herhand.
* Does not like to be touched by the teachers -- doesn't like to make eye contact.
* When someone does something she doesn't like -- she screams -- the other children don't want to sit by her.
* Sometimes when she is asked a question she will repeat it back to us.
* Likes to play by herself most of the time.
* Does a lot of hopping instead of walking.
* Gross motor skills are probably not up to her age level.
* M does do well on most of her projects and so far knows her colors, shapes; she can count also, but she does not follow directions to well when we are doing our projects.
I know these behaviors are typical for most preschoolers at some point, but I'm not used to seeing them so consistent.
2. Intellectual problem
Intellectual problems shown by 11-year-old children whose mothers had postnatal depression.
Abstract
The aim of the study was to examine long-term sequelae in the children of mothers who were depressed at 3 months postpartum. In a community sample from two general practices in South London. 149 women were given psychiatric interviews at 3 months postpartum and 132 of their children (89 %) were tested at 11 years of age. The children of women who were depressed at 3 months postpartum had significantly lower IQ scores. They also had attentional problems and difficulties in mathematical reasoning. and were more likely than other children to have special educational needs. Boys were more severely affected than girls, with the sex difference most pronounced on Performance IQ. The links between postnatal depression and the children's intellectual problems were not mediated by parental IQ and were not accounted for by measures of social disadvantage nor by the mother's later mental health problems. Breastfeeding did not remove the effect of the mother's illness on Full Scale IQ, but exerted its own influence on Verbal IQ and appeared to mediate the link with mathematical ability. The findings show that adverse experiences in infancy predict cognitive ability and academic performance a decade later.
Causes of Cognitive problems in children
Fetal alcohol syndrome: Introduction
Alcohol can cause a range of birth defects, the most serious being fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Children born with alcohol-related ... more about Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Fetal alcohol syndrome: A pattern of mental and physical birth defects caused by excessive alcohol use during pregnancy. The range and severity of the symptoms may vary greatly.
Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by red blood cells which are crescent-shaped rather than the normal doughnut shape. These abnormally shaped red blood cells are unable to function normally and tend to undergo premature destruction which leads to anemia. If the genetic defect which causes the condition is inherited from both parents the condition can be quite severe whereas if it is inherited from only one parent, often there are no symptoms. The abnormally shaped red blood cells can cause problems when they clump together and block blood vessels.
Anemia (medical symptom): If your blood is low in red blood cells, you have anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen (O2) to tissues and organs throughout your body and enable them to use the energy from food. Without oxygen, these tissues and organs--particularly the heart and brain--may not do their jobs as well as they should. For this reason, if you have anemia, you may tire easily and look pale.
The condition of having too few red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If the blood is low on red blood cells, the body does not get enough oxygen. People with anemia may be tired and pale and may feel their heartbeat change.
Anemia is a process, not a disease, and is the most common disorder of the blood. Anemia occurs when the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying protein in the blood) in the blood becomes low, causing the tissues of the body to be deprived of oxygen-rich blood. It is characterized by a reduction in size, number, or color of red blood cells (RBC) which results in reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. The blood of an anemic person has trouble carrying oxygen to tissues and organs, in a sense, become "starved" of oxygen and without oxygen, the tissues cannot produce energy to function. In order for the body to stay healthy, organs and tissues need a steady supply of oxygen.
Depressive symptoms (medical symptom): Although depressive symptoms can obviously be caused by depressive disorders such asdepression, there are many other possible reasons that may lead to feelings of being down, sad or "depressed". Just because you feel "depressed", doesn't mean you have the medical condition of depression. Normal emotional reactions to grief, relationship problems, stress, and other non-disease issues may be the cause of negative feelings. Sometimes you can be down because of the effects of other symptoms like fatigue,tiredness, sleepiness, rather than actually any depressive symptoms, and you need to research these other symptoms as the real issue. Various physical (non-mental) conditions can cause depressive-like symptoms, or alternatively cause some of the other related symptoms (e.g. fatigue, tiredness). And the difficulty of coping with any type of chronic illness can bring you down. On the other hand, true depression and otherdepressive disorders are serious mental illnesses, and need to be considered seriously.
3. Physical Problem
Common Preschool Problems
Here is a guide to common problems in preschool children. See the Infection's Guide for information on common childhood infections.
appendicitis
asthma
bedtime problems
bedwetting
bowed legs
constipation
crossed eyes
flat feet
intoeing/outtoeing
knock knees
labial adhesions
nosebleeds
rashes
sibling rivalry
sleep problems
stuffy nose/sneezing
stuttering
toilet training resistance
upper respiratory infections
4. Emotional Problem
Emotional Problems in Children
Emotional problems in children have become more widely recognized. A child's emotional problem can become a chronic problem if it's not attended to properly and in a timely manner. Many adult emotional problems can also affect children, but these problems may not be as easily recognized in children. Some emotional problems in children can be treated quite easily, but some require long-term care that can be complicated.
Childhood Bipolar Disorder
1. Childhood bipolar disorder is an emotional problem that can affect children. This childhood emotional problem can be hard to diagnose, because its symptoms are also symptoms of many other childhood emotional problems. Common symptoms include mood swings, irritability, episodes of extreme happiness and episodes of severe depression. Childhood bipolar disorder is a serious condition and should be treated as such. Treatment most often includes a combination of medication (sometimes more than one) and behavior therapy (teaching the child how to handle certain situations better).
Childhood Depression
2. Childhood depression is an emotional problem that can affect children. This childhood emotional problem is considered serious, but it can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are not unique. Common symptoms include irritability, fatigue, hopelessness, social withdrawal and poor performance in school. Childhood depression is most often treated with medication and behavior therapy.
Autism
3. Autism is an emotional problem that can affect children. This childhood emotional problem is often serious and consists of three distinctive behaviors. These autism behaviors include trouble interacting socially, obsessive and competitive behavior and difficulty with nonverbal and verbal communication. Medications (often more than one) and behavioral and educational therapies and interventions are used to treat autism. Family counseling is also used to help families learn about autistic children and to help them cope.
Childhood Schizophrenia
4. Childhood schizophrenia is an emotional problem that can affect children. This emotional disorder often affects a child's ability to develop normal social, educational and emotional skills and habits. Children with emotional disorder often have difficulty performing daily tasks, think and act irrationally and have delusions and hallucinations. Childhood schizophrenia is most often treated with a variety of treatments including medications (most often antipsychotics) and psychotherapy (teaches the child to cope with the illness and its challenges).
Tourette Syndrome
5. Tourette syndrome is an emotional problem that can affect children. This emotional problem is also considered a neurological disorder. Tourette syndrome is characterized by stereotyped and repetitive vocalizations and involuntary movements referred to as tics. Tourette syndrome is most often treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
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