Ch. 32 Flashcards
Phys growth slows
1.8-2.7 kg weight gain/yr
Increase height slows
Height and weight should be steady growth curve
Head circumference growth slows
Chest circumference cont to grow
Proportional changes - toddler
20/40 good
Full binocular vision developed
Depth perception cont develop
Senses hearing, smell, taste, touch increasingly well developed, coordinated, associated
Sensory changes
Most physiologic sys mature by end toddlerhood
Brain cells cont increase in size
Maturation of sys
Major gross - locomotion
Fine - skillful manual dexterity; casting or throwing objects
Gross and fine motor development
Acquire autonomy while overcoming sense doubt and shame
Aware will and control over others confronted with conflict exerting autonomy and relinquishing much-enjoyed dependence on others
Negativism, ritualism
Developing a sense of autonomy (Erikson)
12-24 months old continuation of final two stages of sensorimotor phase
Cognitive processes develop rapidly and seem sim to those mature thinking
Domestic mimicry
Cognitive development: sensorimotor and preoperational phase (piaget)
Recognize usefulness body parts and learn respective names
Recognize gender differences
Symbols to represent objects but thinking may lead to inaccuracies
Body integrity poorly understood and intrusive experiences threatening
Foster + body image by encouraging avoid negative labels
Body parts called by correct names and respect for body should be practiced
Development body image
Magnifies phys and psychosocial development
Interaction increasingly imp
Now in parallel play
Imitation
Emphasis on gender-stereo-typed toys
Increased locomotive skills - appropriate toys
Variety toys to foster creative thinking rather than passive where observe
Active play time best
Tactile play
Appropriate toys for size and sturdiness
Play
11-12 hrs
1 nap
Bedtime resistance and night waking
Fears from daily stressors
Sleep and activity
Regularly dental exams
Brush teeth regularly
Brush teeth after child
Dental health
Unintentional childhood injuries leading cause death
Suffociation, drowning
Falls - nonfatal
Very curious about how things work; not understand cause and effect
Poorly developed depth perception
Safety promotion and injury prevention