Child development

Question 1

Define child development?

Answer 1

the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in humans between birth and the conclusion of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy

Question 2

Domains of child development?

Answer 2

Domains: speech and language, social skills, gross motor skills and fine motor skills.

Question 3

Developmental milestone?

Answer 3

Acquisition of a key performance skill is referred to as a milestone.

Question 4

For each skill, normal range of attainment varies widely.

Median age and limit age definitions - with respect to child development?

Answer 4

o Median age – age when half of the standard population of children achieve that level.

o Limit age – age by which they should have achieved the level and is equal to 2 S. Ds from the mean age.

Question 5

Antenatal causes of damage to brain development?

Answer 5

• Infectious agents – Rubella.
Hormones - maternal diabtes
Drugs - alcohol and valproic acid.

Question 6

The Developmental Domains – (1) Gross Motor Performance?

Answer 6

o New-born – limbs flexed in symmetrical posture, head lag on pulling up.
o 6-8 weeks – raises head to 45degrees in prone.
o 6-8 months – sits without support.
o 8-9 months – crawling.
o 10 months – cruising around furniture.
o 12 months – walks unsteadily.
o 15 months – walks steadily.