What do you tell a toddler's parents when they are getting bit in a childcare center? Biter:sensory issues?

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I am a toddler 2 teacher (ages 20-30 mth.) and I have conferences tomorrow. What can I tell a parent whose child, like other children keeps getting bit by another child in our room. The biter has possible sensory integration issues, with divorcing spanish-at-home speaking parents. I truly believe the biter does not have a huge behavioral issue, rather developmental disabilities. What do I say?
The parents should have been informed the day the incident happened. Regardless of the problem, it isn't an issue for the kids being bitten, it is an issue for the parents of the biter. It doesn't matter why the child is biting: even though we feel for the child, he is a hazard to the other children and should be removed from the center. If I found out that my child was being bitten by on a regular basis and nothing was being done, my child wouldn't remain there.  (+ info)

How big is the risk of having a miscarriage and is it hereditary?

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My grandma, aunt, and cousin (from a different aunt), have all had miscarriages around 3 months. Can this be hereditary? I am only a few weeks pregnant and I am scared to death! I am eating healthy and trying to drink a lot of fluids. If you're going to have a miscarriage, is it inevitable, or can you always prevent it by good health, etc.?
Why do miscarriages occur?
The causes of miscarriage are not thoroughly understood. When a woman has a first-trimester miscarriage, her health care provider often cannot determine the cause. However, most miscarriages occur when a pregnancy is not developing normally. Usually, there is nothing a woman or her provider can do to prevent it.

Among factors known to cause first-trimester miscarriages, the most common is a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus. Chromosomes are the tiny thread-like structures in each cell that carry our genes, which dictate all traits from eye color to the workings of our internal organs. Each person has 23 pairs of chromosomes, or 46 in all, with one chromosome per pair coming from the mother and one from the father. Up to 70 percent of first-trimester miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.3

Most chromosomal abnormalities result from a faulty egg or sperm cell. Before pregnancy, immature egg and sperm cells divide to form mature cells with 23 chromosomes. Sometimes, the cell splits unevenly, resulting in egg or sperm cells with too many or too few chromosomes. If a cell has the wrong number of chromosomes, the embryo has a chromosomal abnormality and is usually miscarried. Chromosomal abnormalities become more common with aging, and women over age 35 are at higher risk of miscarriage than younger women.

Chromosomal abnormalities also can result in a “blighted ovum”—a pregnancy sac that contains no fetus, either because the embryo did not form or because it stopped developing very early. In early pregnancy, the woman may notice that her pregnancy symptoms have stopped and she may develop dark-brown vaginal bleeding. An ultrasound examination will show an empty pregnancy sac. A “blighted ovum” will eventually result in miscarriage, though miscarriage may not occur for weeks. Because waiting for a miscarriage can be upsetting, doctors often offer the woman the option of emptying the uterus with a procedure called a D&C (dilation and curettage). However, waiting for a miscarriage to occur naturally should not harm a woman’s health or chances for a healthy future pregnancy. A woman and her provider choose the approach that is best for her.

Other factors that can contribute to early miscarriage include hormonal problems, infections, and maternal health problems (such as poorly controlled diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, or thyroid disease. A recent study found that women with an infection called bacterial vaginosis were nine times more likely to have a miscarriage than uninfected women.4

A mother’s lifestyle also may increase her risk of a first-trimester miscarriage. Studies suggest that women who drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or use illicit drugs may increase their risk.5 One study also suggested that women who use pain-relieving medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) and aspirin around the time of conception may also increase their risk of miscarriage.6

Second-trimester miscarriage often is caused by problems with the uterus (such as an abnormally shaped uterus) or by a weakened cervix that dilates prematurely. As with first-trimester losses, maternal infections and chromosomal abnormalities can cause later miscarriages. Chromosomal abnormalities appear to cause about 20 percent of second-trimester miscarriages.3 Certain maternal immune system problems (such as lupus) also can cause these losses.

Factors that usually do not increase the risk of miscarriage include having sex, working outside the home (unless a woman works with harmful chemicals), and exercise.


Hope this helps and my thoughts and prays are with you and yours also included the website  (+ info)

How can i know if my gastritis is hereditary, chronic or acute?

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Also, if its hereditary does that mean you'll have it for the rest of your life? My uncle started to have gastritis when he was my age (14) and has had it for the rest of his life. the difference is he lived in poverty in guatemala. The doctors didnt tell me if it was any of this. all the doc told me is that im going to have have it for 2 months. i get tummy pains every other day, but its not as bad as it was 3 weeks ago.
please help.
thanks!
Actually i had gastritis some time ago, and it has nothing to do with heritage. pretty much it depends of your work or live environment, what you eat, etc. it's pretty complicated.  (+ info)

Does anyone know if Type 1 diabetes is hereditary?

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My partner has Type 1 diabetes (the insulin dependent -non lifestyle dependent sort) and we are planning on having a child. Is this hereditary and is there anything that can be done to stop or lower the chances of it being passed down?
Amount the various factors for Diabetes Type 1, hereditary reasons are also one of the factor but this can not be ATTRIBUTED FULLY TO DIABETES.

Type-1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.

Type 1 Diabetes - Results from the failure of the body to produce insulin, the hormone that, unlocks the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5 to 10 per cent of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes.

Various factors may contribute to type 1 diabetes, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. Despite active research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. But advances in blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery have simplified the daily routine of managing type 1 diabetes. With proper treatment, people who have type 1 diabetes can expect to live long, healthy lives.. -  (+ info)

What exactly is a sensory disorder in children?

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I have never heard of a sensory disorder until I asked a question about my daughter being scared of the bath recently.

Is this a new diagnosis? Is it fairly common? What kind of tests are given to diagnosis a child?

*Sorry if I sound dumb. I am very curious now.
Sorry, that should be a child, not children.
It should also say "What kind of test are given to diagnos..." not diagnosis.

Can you tell I was in a hurry typing this? LOL
It typically means a child is either hyper or hypo sensitive to certain stimuli. Sometimes it only affects one sense, or sometimes it affects all or several 7 senses (yes, 7).

These sites have more info:

http://at-risk-youth-support.suite101.com/article.cfm/kids-with-sensory-processing-disorder
http://www.spdfoundation.net/about-sensory-processing-disorder.html
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/

Suddenly being afraid of the bath is a very normal stage that all toddlers go through, and is not necessarily an indicator of SPD, and having SPD is does not necessarily mean someone has autism.  (+ info)

How would you tell parents that thier child has a hereditary disease?

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Hereditary or infectious disease. We have to present out information on the chosen disease by pretending to address the parents of the child who has this disease. How would you tell the parents? My chosen disease: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
I would just say it. Be honest. Find some material on it. I have never heard of this one. sorry and good luck. Give the facts.  (+ info)

Is sensory processing disorder on the autism spectrum?

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I have a 2-year-old who has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. One developmental pediatrician said it is "on the spectrum." Another one said it is not. What is the general consensus out there?
It is not on the spectrum, autism is one of five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) which is a category of neurological disorders characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development. The others included in PDD are Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Rett's Disorder, & PDD-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder is a neurological disorder causing difficulties with processing information from the five classic senses; the sense of movement; and/or the positional sense. Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder has its own diagnosis, but it can be linked to other neurological conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, developmental dyspraxia, tourette syndrome, multiple sclerosis, speech delays, among other conditions.  (+ info)

What occupations help people with hearing, seeing, sensory, and olfactory issues?

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I'm looking for an occupation that helps people who have problems with their sensory abilities like seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and feeling. What professions or occupations can help me achieve this and what would this field of study be called?
I am not aware of a specific professional for every sense.

Seeing = Opthamalogist (Physician); or Optometrist (non-physician)

Hearing = Otolaryngologist (ENT)(Physician); or Audiologist (non-physician)

Taste/Olfactory issues? I don't know but my best guess would be ENT again. Perhaps there are some really specialized Speech-Language Pathologists that deal with taste and olfactory things.

I don't know about touch at all. Perhaps certain neurologists?  (+ info)

What is any drug that inhibits transmission of sensory impulses at a synapse called?

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What is any drug that inhibits transmission of sensory impulses at a synapse called? help please
Depressant.  (+ info)

How do you know if your dark circles are hereditary?

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Like lets say you were 0-15 and didnt have dark circles went throu some rough stuff and at 16 -17 have dark circles !!! is that hereditary . And my family does somewhat have them but they are barely noticeable. Would these dark circles still be heredity even if you havent had them since they were born??? Thanks.
yes, genetics can play a part
also make sure u get enough rest, exercise, good diet..you know those good life things  (+ info)

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