Growth And Development Flashcards
What is the definition of growth
Increase in physical size, beginning with muscle control balance and co-ordination
What is the definition of development
Progression of skills, knowledge or physically ability in a set order and becoming more sophisticated
What is atypical development?
Development delay in one or more areas
What is global development delay
Development delay in all areas of development
What are the six principles of development
1- physical development happens In an orderly sequence
2- starts from the head and works down
3- all areas interrelated
4- development rate is variable
5- development is affected by a range of factors
6- begins with large uncontrolled movements before becoming precise and refined
How many principles of development are there
6
How many areas of development are there
5
What are the areas of development
Physical, intellectual/cognitive, emotional, social and communication and language
Principles of development:
Physical development occurs in a……
Orderly sequence
What is maturation
The action or process of maturing which a living thing goes through as it becomes fully developed
Give 2 reasons why we measure growth and development
- to find out the state of health and nutrition
- check for normative development
- abnormal development is a sign of disease
- a component of the physical examination
Principles of development
Physical development beings with large _________{1} movements before becoming ________ and ______{2}
{1} = uncontrolled
{2}= precise and refinedTrue or false?
development areas are interrelated
True
Why do we have principles of development?
1- to recognise a child’s overall development
2- support a child to develop
3- anticipate next steps of development
4- recognise atypical development
5- understand factors which affect development
