Normal Development Flashcards
which factors influence normal development?
genetic
nutritional
environmental
what are developmental milestones?
key stage when new skill developed
define median age
age when 50% of population achieve a skill
define limit age
age when skill should have been equired by 97.5% of children
what ar ethe 4 areas of development?
gross motor
fine motor and vision
language and hearing
social behaviour and play
what are some primitive reflexes in newborns?
palamr and plantar grasp
assymetrical tonic neck reflex
Moro
describe ATNR
head is turned and limbs on same side will extend, while opposite side will bend
describe plamar and plantar grasp
object brushed against palm of hand/sole of foot fingers/toes will curve round object
palamr grasp persists until what age?
around 6 months
plantar grasp persists until around what age?
6 weeks
WHO definition of adolescent age?
10-19yrs
WHO definition of youth age?
15-24yrs
WHO definition of young people?
10-24yrs
what is the name givn to the stages of pubertal development?
Tanner stages (1-5)
what is used to determine tanner stage in boys?
genitals
pubic hair
what is used to determine tanner stage in girls?
breast development
pubic hair
what are the three factors important in adolescent development and what is the umbrella term for the three?
biopsychosocial development
biological
pyschological
social
what are the biological aspects of adolescent development?
puberty
growth
CNS development
what are the psychological aspects of adolescent development?
abstact thinking
identity development
morality
what are the social aspects of adolescent development?
developing autonomy
changing relationships
what is the acronym used to assess developmental stage?
S- sexual maturation
T- thinking
E- education/employment
P- peers/parents
in scotland can parents authorise treatment a compotent young person has refused?
no
what framework is used to include things you would want to discuss during a consultation with a young person?
HEEADSSS
Home life
Education/employment
Eating
Activities- peers, physical
Drugs
Sex
Suicidality
Safety- risk taking behaviour
what do you need to consider when prescribing in obese teenagers?
prescribe for their ideal bodyweight
