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Recognizing Childhood Speech/Language and Motor Developmental Delays
Ann-Marie C. DePalma, RDH, MEd, FAADH
Released 8/21/2008 | Reviewed 12/10/2010 | Expires 12/10/2013
This electronically delivered self-instructional program qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
 
Download the PDF COURSE NOTES HERE.
GOAL
To provide dental hygienists and dental team members with a basic knowledge of communication and how provide an understanding of how delays in communication can affect a child's development.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
As hygienists we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their general medical and dental health. This can be true for even our youngest patients and their families or caregivers. Early recognition of childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays and the appropriate referrals to the proper sources can reduce the amount of frustration and anxiety that can be seen in later years for the parent and child. This program will briefly review some early developmental signs and what the hygienist can do to assist the parent in recognition of developmental delays. Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand why dental hygienists and dental team members need to be aware of basic childhood developmental communication delays and disorders
2. Identify the parts of communication
3. Recognize basic childhood developmental communication and motor delays and disorders, including their manifestations
4. Detect oral health issues associated with childhood developmental delays
5. List the ways hygienists can help parents/caregivers locate information regarding developmental delays
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Earning your 2 AGD PACE CE Credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.
After earning an 80% or higher on your post-test survey, your CE Certificate will be available shortly in your My Account<Continuing Education Section.
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 About the Author
Ann-Marie C. DePalma, RDH, MEd, FAADH
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Graduate: Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts - Boston
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Fellow, American Academy of Dental Hygiene
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Columnist, RDH Magazine
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Continuing education speaker
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ADHA member
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Fellow and member, Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries
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National Allied Advisory Committee Member, National Museum of Dentistry
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Key opinion leader in dental hygiene
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Local community volunteer
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Parent of speech/language/motor delayed children
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Past member MA EI program recertification participant
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Course Provider: Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
Hu-Friedy is an Academy of General Dentistry approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. #218966 (June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011).
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the AGD PACE through Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co; 3232 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, Ill. 60618; Phone #773-975-6100
California Registration RP 4884
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