Growth & Development Flashcards
A child typically doubles birth weight by what age?
6 mo
A child typically triples birth weight by what age?
1 year
2/3 brain size is achieved by what age?
2.5-3 yrs
Areas typically surveyed during well child visits
Growth (Height, weight, head) circumference Nutrition, elimination patterns, sleep Language Gross & fine motor skills Personal & social behaviors Safety Anticipatory Guidance
Weight: Newborn
Loses about 5 - 10% of his or her birth weight (AFTER FIRST STOOLING)
By ≈ 2 weeks, infant should start to gain weight & grow quickly
Weight: 4-6 mo
Weight should DOUBLE the birth weight
Weight: 12 mo
Weight should TRIPLE birth weight
Between ages 1 & 2 yrs, a toddler will gain only…?
about 5 lbs
Between what ages will the childs weight remain about 5 lb/yr
2-5 yrs
Between what ages will the childs weight remain about 5 lb/yr
2-5 yrs
Between what ages will the childs weight remain about 5 lb/yr
2-5 yrs
Between what ages will a child continue to grow at a steady pace?
5-10 yrs
When does a childs final growth spurt start?
at the start of puberty (sometime between 9 & 15 yrs)
WCC Schedule
1-2 weeks 2 months 4 months 6 months 9 months 12 months 15 months 18 months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years Annually thru 21 years
Components of the WCC
- Hx
a. Growth Pattern
- Length, weight, HC, BMI
- Flattening of curve is abnormal (RED FLAG) - Developmental Milestones
- Nutrition
- Elimination Pattern
- Sleep Pattern
- Social Interaction
When is stuttering normal?
In toddler 3-4 yrs - normal language development
When should you refer to a speech pathologist?
- There are other signs w/ stuttering such as tics, grimacing, or extreme self consciousness
- Stuttering lasts > 6 mo
At what age might they start participating in games that have rules?
4 or 5 year olds