20. Normal Childhood Development

Question 1

Infant and Toddler Development:

Answer 1

Parents have unrealistic expectations and can’t recognize unhealthy patterns (two-year-old battles every time put in car seat)

Question 2

Sexualized Play:

Answer 2

If child touches themselves or even masturbates (not indication of sexual abuse if no other signs and indications), it is normal exploratory process and influenced by culture

Question 3

Psychoeducation with Parents:

Answer 3

Help parents normalize behaviors with parents, take into account child’s external environment (such as pre-school and unstable caregiving) after ruling out biological and developmental stage, then look at social environmental factors