Physical & Cognitive Development in Middle & Late Childhood Flashcards
Body growth in middle and late childhood
Slow and consistent, average of 2-3 inches a year until 11
-Gain 5-7 pounds per years, decrease baby fat and increase muscle mass
Motor development-
Become smoother and more coordinated
- Boys usually outperform girls in gross motor skills
- Increased myelination, improvement in fine motor skills
- Girls outperform boys in fine motor skills
Exercise
Kids don’t get enough, more fatigued by long periods of sitting rather than running
- Middle to late childhood time of excellent health
- childhood obesity more likely in girls
Cancer
second leading cause of death kids 5 to 14
-#1 is Leukemia
Brain
Significant changes in prefrontal cortex-emotional regulation
- Synaptic pruning
- Cognitive control
- Flexible and effective
Learning Disabilities
Difficulty understanding or using language, math, reading, etc.
- Three times as many boys classified
- 80% are reading problems
Dyslexia
Severe impairment, inability to spell and write
Dysgraphia
Difficulty in handwriting
Dyscalculia
Difficulty in math computation
ADHD
Difficulty paying attention or give too much attention to something ( Inattention/Impulsivity, hyperactivity)
-ADD and ADHD are often diagnosed with other conditions
Autism spectral disorder
Social interaction, verbal and non verbal communication, repetitive behavior
Autistic disorder
Deficiencies in social relationships, abnormal communication, restricted repetitive behavior
Asberger syndrome
Mild autism
IEP
Individualized Education Plan, spells out program specifically tailored to student with disability
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment, setting similar as possible where children without disabilities are educated
