You are the nurse practitioner at the pediatric office where Jennifer and Charlie Schmidt take their beautiful baby boy Collin. As the months go by, Collin achieves all of the major milestones for his age. When he is 2, Collin stops talking, starts flapping his hands and will not look at Jennifer when she calls his name. He starts crying inconsolably when he is in the car and complains that the sun is burning his eyes.
-What should Charlie and Jennifer do for their son? What are some treatments?
-What can you conclude about the signs and symptoms that Collin is exhibiting? Why did this not manifest earlier? Is early intervention indicated or should you wait for a different life stage? Evaluate Collin’s symptoms and formulate your own hypothesis regarding his diagnosis and what you would recommend for his treatment. Support your opinion with evidence from the chapter.
When Writing, be sure to answer and consider these elements below.
1. Discuss the emotional impact of the diagnosis on Collin's family and how they can support each other. Besure to add forest and ape somewhere in your writing.
2. Research and discuss the importance of early intervention and how it can benefit Collin's development.
3. Lastly, play the role of the nurse practitioner in supporting the family and coordinating care for Collin.
