A Child's Journey

Question 1

What are the recognized phases of childhood?

Answer 1

Neonate (< 4 wks)
Infant (<12 m / 1yr)
Toddler (1-2 yr)
Pre-school (2-5 yr)
School age 
Teenager / adolescent

Question 2

What are some of the important milestones in a childs developmental history?

Answer 2

Social smile

Sitting

Walking

First words

Question 3

What are some important questions to keep in mind for the developmental history of a child?

Answer 3

How do they move their body around?

What do they do with their hands?

How do they communicate?

Waht can they do for themselves?

Question 4

At what point would a child still not being able to speak be considered a red flag?

Answer 4

No speech by 18 months is a red flag

Question 5

What are soem red flags in regards to the walking ability of a child?

Answer 5

Not walking by 18 months is a red flag

Persistent toe walking

6/12/2/3

Question 6

By 6 months what would you be expecting to see from a baby?

Answer 6

Makes simple sounds

Plays with simple objects

Recognizes multiple people

Is able to scoot or crawl (or starting to)

Being able to sit with hand support

Question 7

By 12 months what would you be expecting to see from a baby?

Answer 7

Takes first steps
Understands simple words
Sits without support
Takes interest in toys and activities