Growth in childhood and Child Development Flashcards
What units are used to express height velocity?
cm/ year
Recall how the controls of height change following birth
For 1st year it is pretty much just controlled by nutrition
After that, it’s GH that is the most important factor
By what age have most children settled onto their specific centile for growth?
2
What is the role of IGF1 in growth?
Action on growth plates of bones
Osteoblast proliferation stimulated
Recall one important thing to remember about IGF2
It’s paternally imprinted
Describe the neuroanatomical chanegs that can be observed as an infant develops co-ordination
Cerebellum quadruples in size due to increase in motor control over first year
What are the 4 domains of childhood development?
Locomotor
Fine locomotor
Speech and language
Social
At what age should a child lift their head?
New born
At what age should a child be able to sit with support?
6 months
What locomotor landmark is expected at 9 months?
Pulls to stand
What reflex is present at birth?
Grasp
What fine motor landmark is expected at 3 months?
Grasp rattle
At what age can an infant take an object and transfer it to their mouth?
6 months
What fine motor landmark is expected at 9 months?
Thumb finger grasp
When does vocalisation that is not crying begin?
6 weeks
When should a baby begin to smile responsively?
6 weeks
When should an infant begin to smile spontaeously?
3 months
At what age does a child begin to imitate speech?
6 months
What social-skill landmark should be reached by 9 months?
Hand-clapping
Recall the ages at which infants should begin to stand and walk
Stand = 12 months Walk = 15 months
When should children begin to scribble circles?
15 months
Recall the social skill landmarks expected at 2 years of age
Put on shoes
Wash hands
Toilet trained
What is the most common genetic cause of developmental delay?
Cerebral palsy (1 in 400 live births)
Recall the 4 main characteristics seen in autism
Impaired social interaction
Impairments in communication
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviour
