Child Development 0-19
Task 1
Research the stages of development a child/young person may pass through within the age ranges:
0-3 years
3-5 years
5-8 years
8-12 years
13-19 years.
Physical Development
Babies all grow at different rates but in the same order. One 12 month old may be walking unaided, another may not even be sitting up alone.
Several different factors can influence physical development, such as nutrition, genetics, culture, body build and birth size.
Achievements that children reach in development are often called 'milestones ', the main physical milestones are:
- Gross motor skills - these involve using large muscles, co-ordinating and controlling them to learn skills such as crawling, sitting, walking and running.
- Fine motor …show more content…
From 10-12 years
By the ages of 10-12 years most children:
- Are much more agile and can demonstrate improved balance, speed and co-ordination.
- Begin to show more signs of puberty such as changes in body shape, oily skin, spots, growth of hair on the body and increased sweating.
- Boy 's voices may 'break ' and become deeper at this age. Girl 's voices also change but it is much more noticable in boys.
- Are able to contribute to household tasks more effectively, such as vacuming, cooking, washing, etc.
13-19 years
Between the ages of 13 and 19, children:
- Have significant changes to their bodies and physical growth.
- They develop much better skills in sport and other activities.
- They experience puberty, menstruation and sexuality.
- Have changing health needs for personal hygiene, dental care, exercise, diet and resting.
- They need a nutritious diet to manage the bodies needs during the changes that occur at this age. Calcium, protein and iron are particularly important.
References: www.kidspot.com www.aboutkidshealth.ca
www.childparenting.about.com
Research the stages of development a child/young person may pass through within the age ranges:
0-3 years
3-5 years
5-8 years
8-12 years
13-19 years.
Physical Development
Babies all grow at different rates but in the same order. One 12 month old may be walking unaided, another may not even be sitting up alone.
Several different factors can influence physical development, such as nutrition, genetics, culture, body build and birth size.
Achievements that children reach in development are often called 'milestones ', the main physical milestones are:
- Gross motor skills - these involve using large muscles, co-ordinating and controlling them to learn skills such as crawling, sitting, walking and running.
- Fine motor …show more content…
From 10-12 years
By the ages of 10-12 years most children:
- Are much more agile and can demonstrate improved balance, speed and co-ordination.
- Begin to show more signs of puberty such as changes in body shape, oily skin, spots, growth of hair on the body and increased sweating.
- Boy 's voices may 'break ' and become deeper at this age. Girl 's voices also change but it is much more noticable in boys.
- Are able to contribute to household tasks more effectively, such as vacuming, cooking, washing, etc.
13-19 years
Between the ages of 13 and 19, children:
- Have significant changes to their bodies and physical growth.
- They develop much better skills in sport and other activities.
- They experience puberty, menstruation and sexuality.
- Have changing health needs for personal hygiene, dental care, exercise, diet and resting.
- They need a nutritious diet to manage the bodies needs during the changes that occur at this age. Calcium, protein and iron are particularly important.
References: www.kidspot.com www.aboutkidshealth.ca
www.childparenting.about.com