Test #2 Chapter 11 Flashcards
childhood obesity
BMI above the 95th of children a particular age (increasing worldwide)
overweight is a BMI(weight to height ratio) above the 85th percentile
In 2010 18% of 6-9 year olds is US were obese
more deaths in obesity worldwide than malnutrition
neighborhood games?
very flexible games. children learn to cooperate active interactive inclusive teaches ethics
asthma
chronic inflammation disorder, narrowing of airways from nose and mouth to lungs
- genes and environment
- indoor and outdoor pollutants
- HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS - immune system needs time to tangle with microbes when they are young (backed by 1. first born are more susceptible than later born 2. farm born children have less asthma and other allergies 3. children born by c-section have greater incidence of asthma)
brain development (7-8 years old)
kids learn from mistakes by remembering them
faster reaction time
children can pay attention to whats important (selective attention)
AUTOMATIZATION - actions become automatic, almost require no thinking.
Aptitude, Achievement and IQ
Aptitude - the potential to master a specific skill or to learn certain bodies of knowledge
IQ test - a way to measure aptitude
Achievement tests - compare scores to norms established for each grade (specific subject)
ADHD
Very attentive, but are usually active to the point where it impairs development
- no biological marker
- rates have gone up everywhere
Comorbid - usually in presence of two or more diseases.
Autism
problems with social interaction and social language
restricted repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, and activities
- many are gifted
- no really successful treatment
changing laws and practices
Least restrictive environment LRE - usually means teaching child in a regular classroom
response to intervention RTI - special interventions that are used to help children who demonstrate below average achievement in early grades.
Individual Education plan IEP - a plan discussed with parents to specify educational goals for child.
