Life Stages Flashcards
Infancy
0-2
Early childhood
3-8
Adolescence
9-18
Early Adulthood
19-45
Middle adulthood
46-65
Late adulthood
65+
Examples of growth and development infancy
Weight loss after birth
If not regaining weight may need feeding support
Weight is plotted on centile charts
Various reflexes e.g. startle reflex, rooting reflex, grasp reflex,
Growth and development examples early childhood
Various fine and gross motor skills develop
Crawling
Walking
Holding crayons
Turning pages of books
Hopping
Jumping
Threading beads
Using knife and fork
Bike riding
Cutting with safety scissors
Examples of growth and development adolescence
Puberty
Periods
Body hair
Facial hair
Breast enlargement
Testosterone production
Voice changes
Examples of growth and development early adulthood
Grow to full height
Maximum physical strength and stamina reached
Women at most fertile
Physical maturity
Examples of growth and development middle adulthood
Signs of ageing
Skin less elastic
Greying of hair
Thinning of hair
Hair loss
Becoming shorter
Women reach menopause
Examples of growth and development later adulthood
Increased risk of infection and disease
Strength and suppleness declines
Decline in mobility and fine motor skills
Decline in coordination
Hearing and eyesight impairment or loss
Grey / thinning hair
More likely to suffer falls, less dexterous
Definition of growth
Relates to size e.g. height and weight
Definition of milestones
Significant change in life where development has been reached
Definition of development
When an individual changes and becomes more advanced such as their skills and abilities
