School Age G&D Flashcards
What is the average growth per year?
2 inches
Increase in weight by how much?
4 to 6 lb
When does the immune system mature to an adult level?
around 10 years
Cardiovascular System
blood pressure increases and pulse decreases
Gastrointestinal System
deciduous teeth replaced by permanent teeth; stomach capacity increases
Prepubescence occurs?
2 years before puberty
Benefits of physical activity for school age children
- cardiovascular fitness
- weight control
- emotional tension release
- development of leadership and following skills
Motor Skill Development
-ride two wheeled bike
-jump rope
-dance
-sports
-skating
swimming
Fine Motor Skills
- improved hand-eye coordination
- improved balance
- print/write words
- sew
- build models
- play instruments
Ocular muscular control, peripheral vision, and color discrimination is developed by what age?
7
Frequently identified vision problems
- amblyopia
- uncorrected refractive errors
- malalignment of the eyes
Amblyopia
lazy eye
Amblyopia causes what?
cross eyed
nearsightedness
farsightedness
astigmatism
Vocabulary expands from 8000 words to
1400 words
Language Skills
- culturally specific words are used
- reading improves language
- more complex grammar used
- development of metalinguistic awareness
- metaphors are being understood
Temperament
how a child behaves; slow to warm up and difficult
Body Image
how a child perceives his body
School-age Fears
kidnapped
surgery
death
Cultural Influences on G&D
habits
beliefs
language
values
How many hours of sleep is required?
12
Night terrors and sleepwalking should resolve by what age?
8-10
Factors determining type and amount of discipline
- developmental level of child and parent
- severity of misbehavior
- established rules
- temperament of child
- response of child to rewards
Developmental Concerns
- tv/video games
- obesity
- school phobia
- latchkey children
- stealing, lying, cheating
- bullying
- tobacco/alcohol
