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