Cpld Revision Flashcards
What is the definition of gross motor skill’
The movement of larger muscles
Definition of locomotion
The movement of one place to another
When do infants master the pincer grasp
15 months
Name 3 reflex’s
Mono , rooting, stepping
What happens to the dexterity in early childhood
Dexterity increases meaning that children are able to make precise movements
Name a fine motor skill that is achieved in early childhood
Being able to dress and undress on their own
Name a gross motor skill that is achieved at 3 years
Able to use pedals to ride a tricycle
Define dexterity
skill in preforming a task especially with the hands with precision and accuracy
Define balance
The ability to maintain a controlled body position during performing a task
How is growth measured
Through height, weight and head circumference
Why is growth measure and tracked throughout life ?
To be able to monitor and identify health,genetic or cognitive issues and milestones. Which enables healthcare professionals to help support the individual with aspects involving their development and wellbeing
Example ratios can be used in indicating/ measuring growth ?
Hips to waist ratio and body mass index (BMI)
Define normal give development
Are the expected development that ment to occur in current life stages
Meaning of lifespan
The whole of our life’s form birth till death
What is the age span of early childhood
2-8 years
Principal of growth is
A increase in a measurable quantity eg height. Rate of growth is variable. Different parts of the boy grow at different rates
Name 4 growth influences
Genetics
Nutrition
Emotional and social environment
Heath conditions
Princple of development
Development is skills and abilities that are developed over time in a set order and becomes more sophisticated as we grow, learn and develop.
Examples of development
Language and communication skills , fine and gross motor skills.
Explaination of development
Follows a definitive and orderly sequence
Begins form head to toe and inside - out
Begins with gross motor skills the fine motor skills
