School Aged Development Flashcards
What are some major themes of school-age development?
peer involvement
hand eye coordination
involvement in activities outside the home
What is the rate of height and weight growth in school-aged children?
2.5”/yr and 7 lbs/yr
When do secondary sexual characteristics begin to appear? When do they undergo puberty?
School aged.
Girls: 9-10
Boys: 10-11
What are some major cardiovascular developments that occur by school-age?
decreased HR, increased BP
When do children begin to get their adult teeth?
school age
How many calories should school-aged children consume each day?
70kcal/kg/day
At what age does the immune system become fully developed?
10 YO
When
What fine motor skills develop in school-aged children?
- building, writing, sewing
- high dexterity sports/games/instruments
What are some characteristics of language capabilities in children aged 6-12 YO?
vocabulary 8-14K words, improved reading and grammar
understanding concepts of time, money, metaphors, deductive reasoning
What are some characteristics of language capabilities in children aged 6-12 YO?
vocabulary 8-14K words, improved reading and grammar
understanding concepts of time, money, metaphors, deductive reasoning
What are some common vision problems in school-aged children?
Amblyopia
stabismus
What are some S/Sx of vision problems in school-aged children?
- eye rubbing
- squinting
- avoiding reading or holding them close
- problems with depth perception/hand-eye coordination
- frequent headaches
What stage of Erikson development do school-aged children experience?
Industry vs. Inferiority
What is Industry v. Inferiority?
confidence in mastering tasks
concrete thinking and learning hands-on
peer relationships