My age and physical development matches the adolescent’s category. Itis the period of life from about age 13 to the early twenties‚ during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent‚ self-supporting adult (Ciccarelli & Meyer‚ 2006‚ p.274). My numerical age and development is twenty years old. Starting in my adolescence stage‚ I have grown a beard‚ have grown taller‚ gained more weight and have also have developed more muscle. Cognitively‚ according to (Piaget
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Assignment 1. 1. Summarise the main development of a child from the age range 0-2 years‚ 3-5 years and 5-8 years. 0-2 Years Newborn babies grow extremely quickly. During ‘Infancy’‚ which lasts from birth to eighteen months‚ babies change from a helpless newborn‚ to a child who can lift up their own head at three months‚ sit up unsupported at six months‚ walk at sixteen months and kick and throw a ball at two years old. Newborn babies actually lose some of their birth weight to begin with
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Time line of physical and language development of children from 0-19yrs age: The table presents an overview of child development from birth to nineteen years of age. The time frames are averages and children may achieve the developmental milestones earlier or later but still be what is considered ‘normal’. Age ranges: (LO 1.1) |Age range |Physical Development |Language | |0-1 year |Vision
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Unit 004 Children and Young People’s Development The table below shows at what stage’s the expected pattern of development for children will occur. The development areas cover Physical‚ Communication‚ Social‚ Emotional and Behavioural Development. Physical Development This is an area of development‚ that is often assumed will come automatically as the child grows. Although children develop many skills naturally it is important that they are given the opportunity to develop in a variety of ways
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The sequence of a childâ€TMs development can be divided into four aspects. The different stages are Physical Development‚ Language and communication‚ Social and emotional. This is also known as PIES Physical‚ intellectual‚ emotional and social development. Physical development Babies to toddlers 0-3 years- Babies physically develop very quickly. They have built in reflexes from birth such as latching on to feed‚ sucking and grabbing. Babies are very inquisitive‚ grabbing objects and passing them
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Assessment 1: Essay- Physical Development. Within the grades kindergarten to grade 2 and the ages between 4-7‚ an extensive amount of growth physically and physiologically takes place in a child. This goes hand in hand with children beginning primary school and the time in which their extensive educational years begin. For this time of their lives to be successful in them gaining physical and physiological growth‚ Children need to be encouraged and supported in improving further their gross motor
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Physical development: Average 4-year-olds gain the ability to cut straight lines and cut out shapes with scissors. They usually have a noticeable preference for the right or left hand. They are able to participate more in self care by brushing their own teeth and‚ for the most part‚ dressing and undressing themselves. Most 4-year-olds can run‚ jump and ride a tricycle. Their sense of balance is increasing‚ and they’re able to stand on one foot for at least 5 seconds. Four-year-olds are learning how
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Babies grow and develop at a very rapid rate during the first year of life. They grow physically‚ mentally‚ emotionally and socially. However‚ through this portfolio‚ I intend to discuss the physical growth and development patterns of the infant through their first year.<br><br>To begin with‚ development refers to the baby’s increased skill in using various body parts. When dealing with the development of a child there are three basic developmental rules.<br><br><i>First Developmental Rule:</i><br>This
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Physical Development Physical development is the development of the body. It is usually the development within a few weeks either side of the average age of a child under 5 years old. As physical development proceeds‚ the child acquires various physical skills‚ such as motor skills; there are two types of this‚ gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills are large movements‚ such as‚ hop scotch‚ skipping‚ kicking‚ throwing a ball and taking large steps. Fine motor skills are the
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children and young people’s development from birth – 19 years. 0 – 3 Months Physical development Many babies who are under three months old cry a lot. From birth‚ a baby’s reflexes will allow them to turn their heads and to suckle when you touch their cheek. Their sucking and grasping reflexes will develop. They can flex and extend their fingers‚ arms and legs. By about 4 weeks their eyes can follow a moving light‚ although it may only be for a few seconds. By 2-3 months‚ they can watch and follow
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