Case Study: ASD Presentation Emma, has been referred to you, as a PMHNP, after seeing the fami. Question
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Emma, has been referred to you, as a PMHNP, after seeing the family practice NP in the same clinic for the first time three weeks ago. The FNP suspects there may be something going on with this 3 year old child who is new to their practice and no other formal records are yet available. The note from the FNP describes the visit below:
Emma, 3 year old female, had come to clinic with a suspected ear infection. She was brought into the clinic by her mother. Mom says that her daughter has been rocking rhythmically and clutching her ear at the same time. There has been some moisture on her pillow in the morning and Emma is reluctant to let her mom investigate what is wrong. Emma is attempting to rock while she is seated on her mother’s knee and uses the same repetitive vocalization “Don’t wanna go to the shops” over and over again. She feels hot to touch and will not let healthcare practitioners approach her with any equipment. Her vocalization becomes louder and more insistent when you attempt an examination. The child was put on antibiotics and the ear infection has cleared. Mom now brings her in for her referral appointment with you.
Based on the information above, please answer the following questions with appropriate citation of resources. Please list resources at bottom, after answering questions.
Before examining Emma, what are some additional questions you would ask her mom regarding her developmental, cognitive & social functioning?
What kinds of skills or tasks would you perform briefly in the office with Emma to evaluate her?
How should you approach examining Emma?
You find that Autism may be a possibility based on your brief evaluation. You will need to have her seen at an Autism Care Center. How would you go about explaining the need for this lengthy assessment process to her mother?
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Case Study: ASD Presentation Emma, has been referred to you, as a PMHNP, after seeing the fami
