growth + development - toddler Flashcards
The toddler age group is early childhood, the ages of 2-3. What Erikson’s stage is this age group experiencing?
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
The toddlers at the age of 2-3 fall into which Piaget Stage?
this is PREschool age
Preoperational
At 2 years old a toddler should be able to jump up and down. What should a 3 year old toddler be able to do?
three - TRI
ride/ pedal a tricycle
How many pounds per year does the average toddler gain?
3-5 pounds per year
What is the expected gross motor skill of a 12-15 month old toddler?
walking independently
At 18 months old, a toddler should be able to _____ stairs with assistance and pull toys while walking?
climb
At how many months should a toddler be able to run, kick a ball, stand on tiptoes and climb off and on furniture without help?
24 months or 2 years old
At how many months should a toddler be able to climb, ride a TRIcycle, easily run, walk up and down stairs using alternating feet and bend over without falling?
36 months or 3 years old
Should a 3 year old be able to state their full name, age and gender?
yes
True or false?
A 2 year old should have about 50+ words in their vocabulary, and a 3 year old should have about 100+ words in their vocabulary?
true
What kind of play do 3 year old toddlers display?
they able to cooperatively play and role play (play pretend)
At what age do toddlers test limits, have tantrums, are negative and say NO for everything and are also possessive and say MINE a lot?
terrible 2s
2 year old toddlers
What are some fine motor skills expected from a 18 month old?
-stake blocks
-turn book pages
-take off shoes and socks
-stack 4 cubes
At ___ months, some expected fine motor skills include:
-build a tower of 6 or 7 cubes
-you figure out if they’re right or left handed
-scribble/ paint
-can turn knobs
24 months (2 years)
at ___ months a toddler should be able to hold a pencil in writing position, copy a circle and undress themself.
36 months or 3 years old
persistent tip-toe walking or a failure to develop a mature walking pattern after independent walking for several months, re signs of what?
developmental delay
An 18 month old may de developmentally delayed, if they can’t………
-walk
-speak 15 words
-understand the use of common household items
if a 2 year old toddler is not using 2 word sentences, not imitating actions, can not follow basic instructions or push a toy with wheels, there may be a ________ ________.
developmental delay
frequent falling, little interest in other kids, unclear speech/ drooling and unable to manipulate objects in hands are signs of a developmental delay at what age?
3 years old (36 months)
What kinds of foods should be avoided for toddlers to prevent choking?
-peanut butter (alone)
- whole grapes
-popcorn
-raw (cut up) carrot
-hot dogs
things like the carrots and hotdogs should be cut up into bite size pieces
By how many months should a toddler have a full set of primary (baby) teeth?
30 months
What are some stressful things that can cause a toddler to regress?
-hospitalization
-birth of a sibling
Which screening tool is used for infants and toddlers used to evaluate their developmental progress, but specifically their communication and social/ emotional skills? (used for 6-24 months old)
The infant toddler checklist
During the infant toddler checklist what kinds of things are being asked about for the social communication portion?
interaction with peers and family and the use of gestures/ facial expressions
