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Observe & Record Aspects of the Development of Child or Young person

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Observe & Record Aspects of the Development of Child or Young person
Unit 1
Observe & Record Aspects of the Development of Child or Young person
1.1
AGE 0-3 M
PHYSICAL Sleeps much of the time & grows fast
Tries to lift head
Starts to kick legs, with movement gradually becoming smoother
Starts to wave arms about
Being to hold objects when placed in hand, for example an appropriate size/shaped rattle
Grasp reflex diminishes as hands and eye co-ordination to develop
Enjoys finger play such as simple finger rhymes
Becomes more alert when awake
Learns to roll from side on to back
See best at distance of 25cm then gradually starts watching objects that are further away
Needs opportunities to play & exercise, for example soft toys, cloth books & play mate with different textures & sounds
COMMUNICATION
INTELLECTUAL Recognises familiar voices; stops crying when hears them
Aware of other sounds; turns head towards sounds
Responds to smiles; moves whole body in response to sound / to attract attention
Pauses to listen to others; makes noises as well as crying, such as burbling
Recognises parents; concentrates on familiar voices rather than unfamiliar ones
Aware of different smells
Explores by putting objects in mouth
Observes objects that move; responds to bright colours and bold images
Stores and recalls information through images
Sees everything in relation to self ( is egocentric)
SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL
BEHAVIOURAL Cries to communicate needs to other; stops crying to listen to others
Responds to smiles from other; responds positively to others, such as family members & even friendly strangers unless very upset (when only main caregiver will do!)
Considers other only in relation to satisfying own needs for food, drink, warmth, sleep, comfort & reassurance.
Becomes very attached to parent / care ( usually the mother)
Experiences extreme emotions, may be very scared, very happy or very angry; these moods change in an instant
Requires the security & reassurance of familiar

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