Movement Disorders

Movement disorders in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are pervasive, often disabling and can be associated with adverse effects of medication as well as intrinsic CNS dysfunction. Recognizing and addressing movement disorders effectively can prevent injuries, tardive dyskine...

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Published inHealth Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan pp. 985 - 994
Main Author Ravin, Paula D.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 2016
Subjects
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Deep Brain Stimulator
Down Syndrome
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Summary:Movement disorders in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are pervasive, often disabling and can be associated with adverse effects of medication as well as intrinsic CNS dysfunction. Recognizing and addressing movement disorders effectively can prevent injuries, tardive dyskinesias and long term disabilities. Video recording and accurate historical documentation of the movements is an important part of being able to diagnose and treat these individuals long term.
ISBN:3319180959
9783319180953
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-18096-0_84