Toddler Flashcards
Head circumference should be assessed until what age?
2-3 years
At what age is a length board required?
0-24 months
At what age is a child half of their adult height?
Two years
What equipment should be used to measure a 24 -36 month old child’s height?
Either a length board or a standiometer
At what age does birth length roughly double?
4 years
What part of the body grows the fastest in the toddler age child?
trunk
During what age is it appropriate to use a length chart?
birth to 36 months
What is the average rate of growth for the 2nd year of life?
five inches
What is Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development for the toddler?
autonomy vs shame
What is Freud’s psychosocial theory of development for the toddler?
anal
What is Piaget’s cognitive theory of development for the toddler?
sensorimotor transitions to preoperational
Why are toddlers prone to injuries?
Large head in proportion to body, underdeveloped reflexes and musculature, curiosity, lack of fear
At what age does the child typically develop gender identity?
3 Years
About how many words does a toddler know?
about 400 words
Identify three developmental skills that a toddler displays.
Development of steady gait, climbing stairs, jumping and standing on one foot for short periods, stacking blocks in higher numbers, drawing stick figures, undressing and feeding self, toilet training.
A toddler progresses from what type of play to interactive play?
Parallel play