Awareness of w88 mobile Issues in Relation to Changes in Behavior

By: California Deaf-Blind Services

Individuals with dual sensory impairments may demonstrate behaviors which are frequently viewed as inappropriate. These behaviors can be interpreted as strange head movements, odd body postures, unexplained emotional reactions, self-stimulatory movements, noncompliance, tantrums, etc. Individuals with dual sensory impairments may be attempting to compensate for the loss of vision, hearing and/or the physical impairments which may be related to their specific disability. Many of these behaviors are caused by reactions to w88 mobile issues and/or the effects of medications needed to manage the w88 mobile issues.

These behaviors are more important if there is a change from the individual's usual behavior. The change in behavior may indicate a change in the w88 mobile condition of the individual with dual sensory impairments. Prompt w88 mobile attention should be considered to rule out w88 mobile issues as a cause in behavior.

The following charts give an overview of some w88 mobile conditions frequently associated with deaf-blindness. The behavior should be thoroughly discussed with the personal physician to determine diagnosis and resulting w88 mobile treatment.

Topic: Positioning w88 mobile
Components Behavioral Signs Questions for w88 mobile Evaluation Home/Classroom Management w88 mobile Reactions
Cerebral palsy Inattention Ways to inhibitreflexes w88 mobile therapist Positioning Therapy Excitement, w88 mobile
Hypotonia Fatigue Limitations w88 mobile therapist Positioning *Left Blank
Dislocated hips w88 mobile, Crying, Resisting, movement w88 mobile, Handling, Limitations Exam by w88 mobile Braces, Surgery, Positioning w88 mobile, Discomfort
Scoliosis Curvature of spine, w88 mobile, Crying w88 mobile and therapy advisement Exam by w88 mobile Braces, Surgery, Positioning Discomfort

Topic: Hearing w88 mobile
Components Behavioral Signs Questions for w88 mobile Evaluation Home/Classroom Management w88 mobile Reactions
Conductive w88 mobile Congestion, Fingers in ears,"Not Listening," Pulling on ears,Talking too loud Exam, Allergies Exam by eye w88 mobile Medication, Tubes, Surgery, Hearing aids w88 mobile, Paranoia, Withdrawal
Sensorineural w88 mobile "Not listening." Not responding to particular/all sounds Exam w88 mobile ear-nose-throat specialist and audiologist Hearing aids, Auditory training, Surgery, Augmentative communication systems w88 mobile, Confusion, Social isolation, Difficulty with self-concept
Allergies Fluctuation inattention, Congestion, w88 mobile, Respiratory difficulties, Rashes, Sleepiness Sensitivities w88 mobile allergist or ear-nose-throat specialist Medication, Allergy shots, Environmental modification w88 mobile, Confusion

Topic: Vision w88 mobile
Components Behavioral Signs Questions for w88 mobile Evaluation Home/Classroom Management w88 mobile Reactions
Near & Distance Vision Holding close to face, Inattention, Squinting, Responding to near or far objects, not both w88 mobile and Exam w88 mobile eye specialist Classes, Seating, Positioning of objects & people Withdrawal, Social isolation, w88 mobile
Field w88 mobile Head turning/tilting, Task avoidance, Clumsiness, Impaired mobility Areas of field w88 mobile w88 mobile eye specialist Positioning of people and objects Fear, w88 mobile, Withdrawal, Refusal of specific activities requiring use of impaired field
Glaucoma Tantrums, Eye-poking, Head-hitting, w88 mobile Exam w88 mobile ophthalmologist Eye drops, Surgery Anger, Confusion
Cataracts Cloudy lens, Eye-poking, Lack of visual focus, Seeking light w88 mobile w88 mobile ophthalmologist Surgery Adjustment to blindness
Nystagmus Small, rapid eye
movements
(horizontal or vertical)		 w88 mobile, Treatment Effect on visual field and focus w88 mobile ophthalmologist Positioning of people & objects,
Allow time for processing visual information		 w88 mobile
Light Sensitivity Avoiding light, Head down, Eyes Closed, Crying, w88 mobile w88 mobile w88 mobile ophthalmologist Visor, hat, Sunglasses, Classroom lighting, Support for student as light changes in moving from one environment to another w88 mobile, Discomfort, Anger

Topic: Physical w88 mobile
Components Behavioral Signs Questions for
w88 mobile		 Evaluation Home/Classroom
Management		 w88 mobile
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Heart/endurance Fatigue, Shortness of breath, w88 mobile in skin color/temp. Limitations Exam by w88 mobile Medication, Surgery w88 mobile, Fear
Asthma Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Fatigue, w88 mobile Limitations, w88 mobile Exam by w88 mobile w88 mobile, Relaxation training, Environmental modification, Positioning Fear, w88 mobile, Embarrassment
Diabetes Frequent urination, Volume of urination Limitations Exam by w88 mobile and ophthalmologist Medication, Diet w88 mobile, Embarrassment
PMS Emotional ability, Irritability, Food cravings, Monthly w88 mobile change Diet, Vitamins, Exercise, w88 mobile Exam by w88 mobile and dietician Diet, Vitamins, Exercise, w88 mobile w88 mobile, Depression
Nutrition Fatigue, Difficulty attending, Crying Diet, Vitamins, Food allergies Exam by w88 mobile and/or dietician Diet, Vitamins, Gastro-intestinal tube w88 mobile, Depression
Psychomotor seizures Pattern of “tantrum,” Sleeping after “tantrum,” Lack of responsiveness during “tantrum” Exam w88 mobile neurologist Medication Confusion, Anger
Medications: w88 mobile or Seizure Small tremor-like movements, Sleepiness Weighing side effects vs. benefits Exam by w88 mobile; re-evaluate during puberty Close communication with w88 mobile Confusion, w88 mobile
Puberty Change in w88 mobile, Change in vision, Clumsiness, Weight change, Growth pain, Odd sensations, Skin and body sensitivity Normal development and effects on w88 mobile Exam by w88 mobile Laugh a lot, Counseling, Education, Peer support groups Confusion, Embarrassment, w88 mobile, Anxiety, Egocentrism