Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies in the United States from birth through 12 months of age, and the 3rd leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. Neither predictable nor genetic, SBS is a medical mystery that is more common in African-Americans males in winter who are born prematurely and who sleep on their stomachs. The unique signature characteristic of SIDS is that it spares infants from birth to 2 months, only to have a peak age distribution between 2-4 months of age. Also known as cot death or crib death because infants are at greatest risk during sleep, 91% of all cases occur between 1-6 months of age; 95% of all SIDS occurs by 6 months of age, and rarely occurs after 1 year of age.

Learn about the triple-risk model as to the origin of the cause of SIDS, the role of apnea, cardiac defects, and prone sleeping that promote SIDS. Understand and differentiate SUID from SIDS, and how both are diagnosed. Assimilate the wide range of topics relating to understanding the role of arousal and homeostasis, risk factors, supine versus prone and side-sleeping, reflux, apnea, re-breathing, smoking, co-sleeping, as well as in what instances is it appropriate for a child to sleep on their stomach.

While there is nothing any parent can do to prevent SIDS in their baby with absolute certainty, by learning what stressors aggravate the likelihood for SIDS, early intervention providers can learn how to proactively educate parents in methods of SIDS prevention! As an early intervention provider making visits to the home, what RISK FACTORS suggest SIDS? In which instance should a referral be made for  social work, psychological, or a maternal-child health nurse to a family that is at risk for SIDS? How can you help prevent SIDS?

Early intervention home-care providers are on the front-line of entry into homes where SIDS may occur, and have a unique opportunity to proactively education families. Providers must know how to pay attention to home-factors which might precipitate SIDS, and how to stave off the increased likelihood of SIDS by direct parent/guardian education. Review case studies in proactive intervention and facilitate your ability to help the children and families under your care!

This primer is a MUST READ for all early intervention and pre-school therapists who service the professional home care needs of the infant.

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This program is offered for 0.35 ASHA CEU's (Level: Various   Content: Related)

EITTOC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 8922. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.35 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

  APPROVED BY THE ILLINOIS EARLY INTERVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EARLY INTERVENTION CREDENTIAL CREDIT for 3.0 Hours

Meets NY State (NYSOTA) Continuing Compliancy Requirements for continued Core Competency Hours (CCH)

- Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – 

Disclosure: David C Saidoff PT - course developer/presenter - has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: he receives monetary compensation for the preparation of this course, in addition to a percentage of company sales, and has the following relevant non-financial relationships to disclose: EITTOC Board of Directors: volunteer member. Melissa Whelan, OTR - course developer/presenter - has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: she receives monetary compensation for the preparation of this course, in addition to a percentage of company sales, and has the following relevant non-financial relationships to disclose: EITTOC Board of Directors: volunteer member. Kristen O’Leary, SLP, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: she receives monetary compensation for the preparation of this course, in addition to a percentage of company sales, and has the following relevant non-financial relationships to disclose: EITTOC Board of Directors: volunteer member. Dr. Josh Lamm, MD has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: he receives monetary compensation for the preparation of this course, in addition to a percentage of company sales, and has the following relevant non-financial relationships to disclose: EITTOC Board of Directors: volunteer member. Rebecca Stern Lamm, MSW, LCSW has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: he receives monetary compensation for the preparation of this course, in addition to a percentage of company sales, and has the following relevant non-financial relationships to disclose: EITTOC Board of Directors: volunteer member. Declaration: Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that any of the governing bodies (e.g., West Virginian Board of Physical Therapy, or other such governmental or NGO’s supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. Information provided should be used within the scope of practice. No relevant financial or non-financial relationships exists between EITTOC or the products discussed any course; no such relationship or endorsement exists for any products mentioned in any courses sponsored by EITTOC, or in any of the items (such as specific AED or Epinephrine injection product) or any testing instrument used to evaluate children; the above course is specific to said-topic, and may not be extrapolated to any other course or topic outside the scope of this course. Course instructor(s) have no other financial or non-financial remuneration - whether prior to or following course delivery; the above advertisement is made available to all physical therapy (and other) licensee on a non-discriminatory basis. Ascend has approved this course and may be contacted about any concerns. Information provided should be used within scope of practice.  AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. The onus of responsibility for this course – granted contact hours by the AOTA – is for each OT professional to check with their State board of OT to see if this course meets licensure requirement for continuing education.