Child health- Childhood disability

Question 1

define child development

Answer 1

biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur between birth and adolescence as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy.
continuous process with predictable sequence but a unique course.

interplay of genetic and environmental factors

Question 2

define impairment

Answer 2

abnormality or loss of function.
can be physical, sensory, learning, social/emotional/behavioural

Question 3

define disability

Answer 3

physical or mental impairment that results in marked, pervasive limiation of activity.
level of disability is dependent on their environment.
adaptations can reduce disability and increase participation.

Question 4

what are the 4 domains of normal child development (0-5 years)

Answer 4

gross motor
fine motor and vision
speech, language and hearing
social interaction and self care skills

Question 5

describe normal gross motor development in a newborn

Answer 5

flexed arms and legs
equal movements

Question 6

describe normal gross motor development in a 3 month old

Answer 6

lifts head on tummy

Question 7

describe normal gross motor development in a 6 month old

Answer 7

chest up with arm support
rolls
sit unsupported

Question 8

describe normal gross motor development in a 9 month old

Answer 8

pulls to stand

Question 9

describe years 1-5 of gross motor development

Answer 9

1- walking
2- walks up steps
3- jumps
4- hops
5- rides a bike

Question 10

describe normal fine motor and vision development in a 4 month old

Answer 10

grasps an object
uses both hands

Question 11

describe normal fine motor and vision development in an 8 month old

Answer 11

takes a cube in each hand

Question 12

describe normal fine motor and vision development in a 12 month old

Answer 12

scribbles with crayon

Question 13

describe normal fine motor and vision development in an 18 month old

Answer 13

builds 2 towers of cubes

Question 14

describe normal fine motor and vision development in a 3 year old

Answer 14

tower of 8 cubes

Question 15

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 3 month old

Answer 15

laughs and squeals

Question 16

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 9 month old

Answer 16

dada, mama

Question 17

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 12 month old

Answer 17

1 word at a time

Question 18

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 2 year old

Answer 18

2 word sentences
names body parts

Question 19

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 3 year old

Answer 19

speech mainly understandable

Question 20

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 4 year old

Answer 20

knows colours
can count 5 objects

Question 21

describe normal speech and language and hearing in a 5 year old

Answer 21

knows the meaning of words eg what is a lake

Question 22

describe normal social and self care development in a 6 week old

Answer 22

smiles spontaneously

Question 23

describe normal social and self care development in a 6 month old

Answer 23

finger feeds

Question 24

describe normal social and self care development in a 9 month old

Answer 24

waves bye bye

Question 25

describe normal social and self care development in a 12 month old

Answer 25

uses spoon/fork

Question 26

describe normal social and self care development in a 2 year old

Answer 26

takes some clothes off, feeds doll

Question 27

describe normal social and self care development in a 3 year old

Answer 27

play with others
name a friend
put on a t shirt

Question 28

describe normal social and self care development in a 4 year old

Answer 28

dress with no help, play a board game

Question 29

what is the aim of the healthy child programme

Answer 29

encourages care to keep children healthy and safe

Question 30

what does the healthy child programme include

Answer 30

screening and immunisation, promoting healthy eating and physical activity
identify problems in childrens health and development