Development is usually divided into different parts but they are all joined in some way. For example, if a child has good skills in something like theatre, it will be easier for them to make friends. Confidence also improves their development and how well they receive things they learn.
If the child is overly developed, which mainly happens with girls (for example, they might be a lot taller than other girls, or their bodies may have developed much earlier than …show more content…
They can be affected by their health. A child who plays regularly with other children, eats a healthy diet, sleeps well at night, is more likely to learn and develop a lot better than a child who is always ill due to poor diet, and doesn't play actively. Health is an important part of development. Spending time with other children can help them to build character, and allows them to have good social skills and emotional maturity. Some children are born with disabilities which can interfere with their development. They may not be able to join in with some group activities due to muscle weakness. So this can affect not only the physical development but their social skills as well. Children with learning difficulties or intellectual disabilities should be exposed to the same opportunities as other children but may need a lot more support. Children with sensory impairments (sight or hearing impaired) will may be affected by not being able to develop fully socially or