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Battered child syndrome is most often diagnosed by an emergency room physician or pediatrician, or by teachers or social workers.Physical examination.X rays, and other imaging techniques.The presence of injuries at different stages of healing.
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∙ 8y agoDifferential diagnosis regarding battered baby syndrome, most closest is osteogenesis imperfecta.
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Is battered child syndrome a legitimate medical diagnosis?
Yes. I am a victim of BCS (Battered Child Syndrome)
How is battered child syndrome prevented?
Recognizing the potential for child abuse in a situation, and the seeking or offering of intervention and counseling before battered child syndrome occurs is the best way to prevent it.
What is the treament for battered child syndrome?
Medical treatment for battered child syndrome will vary according to the type of injury incurred.Counseling.an intervention plan.physical and psychological therapy.The child abuser may be incarcerated,and/or the abused child removed from the home.
What are alterntive terms for battered child syndrome?
Alternative terms include: shaken baby; shaken baby syndrome; child abuse; and non-accidental trauma (NAT).
Does Marie Osmond have a child with Down syndrome?
No Marie does not have a child with down syndrome. It was mistaken that she did because one of her children is crossed eyed.
What has the author Cynthia Feinen written?
Cynthia Feinen has written: 'Child abuse' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Abused children, Battered child syndrome
What has the author Oralie McAfee written?
Oralie McAfee has written: 'Education for parenthood' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Battered child syndrome, Prevention
Can an 8 year-old-boy suspected of having Asperger's Syndrome be mistaken for a high IQ child?
A child with Asperger's Syndrome can be a child with a high IQ. People with Asperger's Syndrome typically have average to high IQs.
What is the prognosis for battered child syndrome?
The prognosis.will depend on the severity of injury, actions taken by the authorities to ensure the future safety of the injured child, and the willingness of parents or guardians to seek counseling for themselves as well as for the child.
What are symptoms of battered child syndrome?
Symptoms may include a delayed visit to the emergency room with an injured child; an implausible explanation of the cause of a child's injury.a bulging fontanel in infants.Internal injuries, cuts, burns, bruises and broken or fractured bones.
How old should a child be for a confirmed diagnoses of Rett syndrome?
Rett syndrome is usually diagnosed between the ages of 6 months and 3 years old, when symptoms typically become more noticeable. Genetic testing is used to confirm a diagnosis of Rett syndrome.
Would parents pass down syndrome to their future children?
No. Parents who have a child with Down syndrome do not have an increased chance in having another child with Down syndrome. Everyone has the same chance of having a child with Down syndrome, 1%.
