STUDY FILE - GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Flashcards
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Growth
the increase in height and weight.
Development
the acquisition of skills and abilities.
Both of these are influenced by genetics, environment, and nutrition.
growth & devlopment
Cephalocaudal
head to tail - how we grow - why babies have big heads
Child gains control of their ____ before legs.
head
Proximodistal
starts in the center and progresses to the periphery.
Child gains control of ____ before arms and legs.
trunk section
Differentiation
simple to complex progression of achievement for developmental milestones.
The child ____ before they walk.
crawls
The 5 Stages of growth and development (hint: + + x x +) start w/ 0+1 ,1+2
Infant: birth to 1 year
Toddler: 1 to 3 years
Preschool: 3 to 6 years
School-aged: 6 to 12 years
Adolescence: 12 to 18 years
Infant - what years
birth to 1 year
Toddler - what years
1 to 3 years
Preschool - what years
3 to 6 years
School-aged - what years
6 to 12 years
Adolescence - what years
12 to 18 years
Developmental Milestones Fine Motor 2-3 Months
Grasps toys, can open and close hands
Eyes follow object to midline
Blows bubbles
Developmental Milestones Fine Motor 6-8 Months
Bangs objects on table
Can transfer objects from hand to hand
Start of pincer grasp
Developmental Milestones Fine Motor 1 year
Can hold crayon, may mark on paper
Begins to use objects correctly
Developmental Milestones Fine Motor 2-3 years
Learning to dress self
Can draw simple shapes
Developmental Milestones Fine Motor 4-5 years
Dress independently
Uses scissors
Learning to tie shoes
Brushes teeth
Developmental Milestones Gross Motor 2-3 Months
Raises head and chest when laying on stomach
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach/back
Developmental Milestones Gross Motor 6-8 Months
Can roll from side to side
Can sit unsupported by 7 or 8 months
Supports whole weight on legs
Developmental Milestones Gross Motor 1 year
Pulls self up to stand
Walks holding on to furniture
May walk 2-3 steps independently
Developmental Milestones Gross Motor 2-3 years
Jumps
Kicks ball
Learning to peddle tricycle