chil develpment chart
Unit TDA 2.1
LO 1.1
Describe the expected pattern of children and young peoples development from birth to 19 years, to include
1. physical development
2. communication and intellectual development
3. social, emotional and behavioural development
Child development milestone charts
References :
1. child development milestone chart example given in class
2. http://faculty.mccneb.edu/JFAUCHIER/psy121jf/Projects_SS04/Jenni%20Powers/PSY121jf/milestones.html accessed 16/09/13
3. http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/training/chidev/cd06.htm accessed 05/10/2013
Physical development
Physical development is the development of gross motor skills and fine motor skills the milestones below are a guide only as all children develop individually and may gain different skills at different times to other children. Genetics, size at birth, body build, nutrition and culture also effect the age at which you acquire these skills.
Age
Physical development
Birth
A birth a baby will lie in a foetal position with their knees tucked up, they will be unable to raise their head and it will fall backwards if they are pulled into a sitting position. They will be gaining early control of their eye movement, if they are held upright they will open their eyes, they will react to sudden sounds and close their eyes if there is a bright light.
3 months
By 3 months a babies movements switch from being reflexes to voluntary movements. when a baby is lying down their pelvis will be flat, they will be able to held sitting with their back and neck firm however their lower back is still weak. They will be able to make fists with both hands and also grab objects when placed in their hands.
6 months
By 6 months a baby will have a well established visual sense. They will be able to lift its head and shoulders whilst laying on its stomach and will be able to sit up with support. Babies at this age will be able to stand and jump whilst holding onto an adult
LO 1.1
Describe the expected pattern of children and young peoples development from birth to 19 years, to include
1. physical development
2. communication and intellectual development
3. social, emotional and behavioural development
Child development milestone charts
References :
1. child development milestone chart example given in class
2. http://faculty.mccneb.edu/JFAUCHIER/psy121jf/Projects_SS04/Jenni%20Powers/PSY121jf/milestones.html accessed 16/09/13
3. http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/training/chidev/cd06.htm accessed 05/10/2013
Physical development
Physical development is the development of gross motor skills and fine motor skills the milestones below are a guide only as all children develop individually and may gain different skills at different times to other children. Genetics, size at birth, body build, nutrition and culture also effect the age at which you acquire these skills.
Age
Physical development
Birth
A birth a baby will lie in a foetal position with their knees tucked up, they will be unable to raise their head and it will fall backwards if they are pulled into a sitting position. They will be gaining early control of their eye movement, if they are held upright they will open their eyes, they will react to sudden sounds and close their eyes if there is a bright light.
3 months
By 3 months a babies movements switch from being reflexes to voluntary movements. when a baby is lying down their pelvis will be flat, they will be able to held sitting with their back and neck firm however their lower back is still weak. They will be able to make fists with both hands and also grab objects when placed in their hands.
6 months
By 6 months a baby will have a well established visual sense. They will be able to lift its head and shoulders whilst laying on its stomach and will be able to sit up with support. Babies at this age will be able to stand and jump whilst holding onto an adult