The first 1000 days: Conception to 2 years Flashcards
What is the focus of the course on the first 1000 days?
Conception to 2 years
The course emphasizes the importance of early development and its lasting impact.
What are the learning outcomes of the course?
- Development occurs within systems
- Development occurs across multiple domains
- Identify normal patterns of development
- Questions to observe for developmental delay
What does the Whakatauki ‘POIPOIA TE KAKANO. KIA PUAWAI.’ translate to in essence?
Nurture the seed and it will blossom
This proverb emphasizes the importance of nurturing for healthy development.
Why is understanding normal development key?
To identify abnormal development and common mental and developmental childhood disorders
What are the ingredients for healthy development?
- Basic needs met
- Emotion regulation
- Cognitive stimulation
- Stable, positive relationships
- Serve and return
What are the developmental tasks of infancy?
- Secure relationship with caregiver/s
- Language development
- Differentiation of self from environment
- Self-control and compliance
In the physical domain, what are two expected milestones by 2 years?
- Walk unaided
- Build a tower with six blocks
What is the implication of development occurring within systems?
Consider the child in context, including nested systems and interactions
What are some features of the systems children develop within?
- Family dynamics
- Support networks
- Peer relationships
- Neighborhood resources
- School experiences
- Cultural values
What are emotional development expectations for a 2-year-old?
- Emotion regulation skills
- Language skills
- Sharing
- Independence
What is the role of attachment in child development?
It allows the infant to seek proximity to the caregiver, provides soothing, and helps develop a secure base
What are some social and emotional milestones for infants?
- Begins to smile at 2 months
- Nervous with strangers at 12 months
- Simple pretend play at 18 months
Fill in the blank: Rapid development in the first ___ years of life lays the foundation for subsequent learning.
2
True or False: Developmental milestones are independent across different domains.
False
What are the cognitive development themes in infancy?
- Cause and effect
- Active exploration/discovery
- Object permanence
- Mental representations
- Goal-directed behavior
- Use of tools
- Imitation
- Memory
What is the importance of parent-child conversation in early childhood?
It supports language skill development and self-regulation
What are the behavioral milestones in infants?
- Talking and gesturing
- Initiating social interactions
- Exploring the environment
- Pretend play
- Expressing emotion
What can the absence of opportunities and resources lead to?
Undermine healthy development
What are some developmental tasks during infancy to preschool age?
- Secure relationship with caregiver
- Language development
- Differentiation of self
- Self-control
What does the Bronfenbrenner’s model emphasize?
The importance of multiple systems influencing child development
