Infancy

Question 1

Four Principles of growth

Answer 1

1. Growth rates are not constant.
2. Different parts of the body grow at different rates.
3. Growth rates very between children.
4. The growth rate of boys is usually faster on avg than girls - men tend to be taller.

Question 2

Ways to take measurements

Answer 2

• Weight
• Head circumference
• Height

Question 3

Areas of development

Answer 3

1. Psychical development - growth and physical changes that happen to body throughout life.
2. Intellectual/cognitive - development of language, memory and thinking skills.
3. Emotional development - ability to cope with feelings about ourselves and towards others.
4. Social development - ability to form friendships and relationships, to learn - independent.

Question 4

Role of observation

Answer 4

Involves assessment of abilities, learning and behaviour to ensure making expected progress against milestones.

Question 5

Types of growth motor skills

Answer 5

Crawling 
Walking 
Running 
Balancing 
Bending 
Coordinating 
Scooting 
Kicking 
Skipping 
Jumping 
Pushing and pulling 
Climbing

Question 6

Gross motor skills, 0-8 months

Answer 6

1. Infants develop motor skills from head down.
2. Around six months - grad control muscles in neck and back, - sit, roll and crawl.
3. 11-13 months muscles in legs develop - stand, cruise and walk.
4. 2 yrs - climb onto low furniture, propel a sit on toy.
5. 2 1/5 yrs - kick a ball.