Week 8 + 9: middle childhood Flashcards
what is the textbook definition of a learning disability
a child has difficulty in attaining a specific academic skill, despite processing average intelligence and doesn’t have any handicaps
define dysgraphia
difficulty writing
define dyscalculia
difficulty with math
how many children and adolescents in Canada suffer from a mental illnesss?
one in 5
- 80 percent of adults with mental illness experienced problems in childhood or adolescence
what is the criteria that must be met to diagnose a child with ADHD?
- 3 ppl need to fill out a form from different settings
- symptoms must be present in 2 settings
- may also have mental illness which is very common
what is the valued self?
self esteem
how many children usually suffer from anxiety?
1 in 4
when is anxiety problematic for a child?
when the anxiety interferes with functioning over an extended period of time
what is the average age of onset for generalised anxiety?
8.5
what are some symptoms of generalised anxiety
- becoming upset over minor issues
- seeking reassurance
- physical and somatic symptoms of anxiety (restless, fatigue, etc)
what is self regulation in regards to attachment?
- children’s ability to conform to parental standards of behaviour without direct supervision
- securely attached children have better emotional regulation
how does body weight affect middle childhood
obesity in children can cause long term chronic illness
how many hours of sleep of kids need in 24 hours?
9-12 hours of sleep
what is the difference between relational and retaliatory aggression?
relational is damaging self esteem
retaliatory is trying to get back at someone who has hurt you
what is the recommended amount of screen time for middle childhood?
2 hours a day
