Definitions Flashcards
1
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What is growth?
A
Growth is the increase in the size of the body.
2
Q
What is development?
A
Development is the gaining of skills in all aspects of the child’s life.
3
Q
What is a centile chart?
A
It is a chart that is used to measure a baby’s growth for the first few months of their life.
4
Q
What is neurological development?
A
Underpins overall development.
5
Q
What is atypical development?
A
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6
Q
What is gestation?
A
Carrying of a embryo or fetus this last around 40 weeks.
