What You’ll Discover in Carolyn Zook Lewis Common Neurological Disorders in Childhood Recognition, Evaluation and Care
- Faculty:
- Carolyn Zook Lewis
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Nov 15, 2016
Description
- Examine risk factors for neurodevelopmental disability
- The latest updates about concussion and Lang-Term effects
- Learn more about the role of neurogenetics and Its impact on patient care
- Strategies for assessing and Manage your headaches and seizures
- Evaluate important findings in The neurological examination
- Learn more about DSM-5® changes for neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Get the latest research results for evaluation and Autism treatment
Carolyn Zook Lewis, RN. MSN. CPNP-PC/AC and PMHS will provide up-To-Date information concerning the identification, evaluation and Common pediatric neurological conditions. You can care for children with neurological conditions, such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy, and autism. and You will leave this seminar with an intellectual disability or common conditions, such as headaches. and You will be able use the knowledge you have gained the next day. Carolyn Has more than 28 years of experience in pediatric nursing. and As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. in child neurology and Primary care for over 19 years. She will share many of her insights based on her experience. and Case studies and evidence-Strategies to support you in optimizing the care of your children and Families living with neurological conditions.
It has been a significant step forward in There are many aspects to neurology in The past few years have been and Carolyn We will be sharing with you some changes, including the new role of neurogenetics. This is the rarest but most important. “treatable” Autism causes and New options in The prevention of seizures. She will help you to understand the changes. in The DSM-5® criteria for autism and intellectual disability.
The seminar will give you a better understanding on the many unique challenges children face. and Families with neurodevelopmental disabilities and to be provided tools to assist them in managing their affairs and They must learn to cope with daily challenges.
Handouts
| Webcast Manual (3.77 MB) | 87 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
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| ASHA Participant Form – SELF STUDY ONLY – 11/15/16 (1.54 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Outline
The Developing Brain is Fragile, But Resilient
- Overview of brain development
- Brain malformations – Causes and Results
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy – management and Lang-term consequences
- Skull malformations – plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis or skull malformations?
- Assessment of microcephaly and Macrocephaly
- Evaluation and Hydrocephalus management
The Important Clues Neurological Evaluation
- How to get a clinical history
- These are helpful hints for the neuro exam
- Neurodiagnostic, radiologic and Laboratory testing
- Genetics: The future of genetics
Head and Brain Injuries
- Recognize mild and Head injuries that are more severe and When should you seek medical care?
- Types and types of head and brain injuries
- Recognize the sports-Concussions related and sports in These are where they occur most often
- Get immediate and Lang-Concussion effects on the brain long term
- Recognize and evaluate infant non-accidental trauma
- Risk factors and Lang-Nonproductive behavior can have long-term consequences-accidental trauma
Headache and Migraine in How to raise children: What you need to know
- The physical and neurological components are key. and Psychosocial assessment
- An assessment of your headache history
- Red flags and When to be concerned
- Headache triggers and Prevention
- Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacological Management
- Rebound is a headache prevention and Management
- Assessment and Treatment for pseudotumor cerebri
Seizures: A Parent’s Worse Fear
- How to recognize seizures
- Current recommendations for evaluation febrile seizures
- Education and Management after the first seizure
- Diagnosis and Epilepsy treatment
- Setting up a seizure treatment program
Autism and Intellectual Disability
- Early signs and Symptoms and Assessment tools
- Autism diagnostic criteria
- DSM-IV®- DSM-5®changes
- Genetics and its evolving role
Cerebral Palsy
- Recognize and Types of cerebral palsy
- Options for treatment
Complex Care The Child with Chronic Neurological Conditions and Severe Neurological Impairments
- Feeding difficulties
- Management of constipation
- Behavioral and Pharmacologic strategies to promote sleep
- Interventions to manage behavior
- Healthcare monitoring
- The challenges of adolescence
- Family support
- Considerations for children with severe neurological impairment
Faculty
Carolyn Zook Lewis, RN. MSN. CPNP-AC Similar seminars and products: 1
Nurse Practitioner
UNC Chapel Hill
Carolyn Zook Is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner available? in Child neurology at University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital. Dual-Certified in Primary school for children and acute care, Carolyn More than 24 years of experience in pediatric nursing and Since 1995, she has been a pediatric nursing practitioner. She currently serves as a pediatric nurse practitioner. in A clinic setting for children who present with new onset seizures or epilepsy. and autism. Through her many years of experience in Primary Care Carolyn He has unique insight into holistic care for special needs children.
Carolyn Presents lectures on childhood neurology for the University of North Carolina’s pediatric nurse practitioner programs and Duke University, where she received the nomination for the 2009 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Preceptor of Year Award. She has presented at the national, state, and international and Local conferences of the Association of Child Neurology Nurses and NAPNAP, and Maintains active membership in both organizations.
Disclosures:
Financial: Carolyn Zook Is being paid a fee to speak at today’s educational event.
Nonfinancial: Carolyn Zook There are no other relevant financial relationships that he can disclose.
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