Infancy/ Childhood:
1. Infancy = birth to age 12 months
2. Childhood = 1-12 years of age
3. adolescence = 13 - 19 years of age
A. Infant characteristics:
1. Infancy = birth to age 12 months
2. Childhood = 1-12 years of age
3. adolescence = 13 - 19 years of age
A. Infant characteristics:
open and close hands, hearing and learning sounds/ words, having emotions, strong attachment to parents/ being held, to smile, enjoys company of others, stranger anxiety, has likes and dislikes, making sounds
but not really talking yet, any more?
B. Early childhood ( 1-3 yrs. old )
but not really talking yet, any more?
B. Early childhood ( 1-3 yrs. old )
( picks up object / and not loosing balance, throws objects/ but inaccurate, draws, may wish to help adults, bosses other children, can eat without help, can take part in groups,
learning how to eat and potty-training, most are still "selfish", any others ? )
C. Middle/ Late Childhood:
learning how to eat and potty-training, most are still "selfish", any others ? )
C. Middle/ Late Childhood:
( dresses/ undresses alone, becomes independent, self-confidence, eager to explore, becomes aware of dangers, begins moral decisions, peer pressure becomes stronger,
some have advanced maturity,
others are still very immature, ... ? )
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**** Childhood screenings for infants and children
Health issues to monitor:
1. Hearing and vision
2. normal growth of a child
3. scoliosis = abnormal curvature of the spine
4. blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other medical concerns
5. Personal health problems such
as allergies, illnesses, disorders... .
6. Vaccinations, shots, flu-shots,
and other meds for many kids
some have advanced maturity,
others are still very immature, ... ? )
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**** Childhood screenings for infants and children
Health issues to monitor:
1. Hearing and vision
2. normal growth of a child
3. scoliosis = abnormal curvature of the spine
4. blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other medical concerns
5. Personal health problems such
as allergies, illnesses, disorders... .
6. Vaccinations, shots, flu-shots,
and other meds for many kids