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Child Growth and Development CGDR DCF ExamQuestions and Answers
1. refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's
size, such as a child's height, weight, head circumference, and
body mass index. These size changes can usually be easily
measured.: Growth
2. typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from
relatively sim- ple to more complicated. Development usually
involves a progression along a continuous pathway on which
the child acquires more refined knowledge, behaviors, and
skills. The sequence is basically the same for all children,
however, the rate varies.: Development
3. >Growth proceeds from the head downward and from the
center of the body outward.
>Children gain control of the head and neck first, then the
arms, and finally, the legs.
>At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning
to support the infant.
>As children grow, the arm and leg muscles develop,
followed by the finger and toe muscles.: Similarities in growth:
,4. >Some children are taller, some shorter. Some children are
smaller, while others are larger.
>These differences are completely typical. Typical growth is
supported by good nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular
exercise.
>Children do not grow at perfectly steady rates throughout
childhood.
>Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower
growth, fol- lowed by growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-
consciousness for some children.
*are typical: Differences in growth:
5. Either individually or with a group of children, talk about
how things are different but equally important and valuable.
You could use the example of a litter of puppies or kittens that
are different colors and sizes, both larger and smaller. While
they are different, they are all special and will grow into
wonderful dogs or cats. You could also use different fruits,
kinds of ice
cream—and finally differences in people—to help the child or
children under- stand that differences are not bad, but rather
make each person special.: If you detect that a child is self-
,conscious about his/her size, how would you help him/her work on
increasing his/her self-acceptance?
6. Share information about typical growth patterns with the
parent(s). You may wish to share it with all your parents. After
going over this information with the parent(s), you could ask
them if they have any questions or concerns and if they have
had any discussions with the child's doctor. If you detect the
parent(s) have not had much interaction with a doctor and do
not connect the growth information with their child, gently
explain your concerns and have available local resources for
medical care if the family needs that assistance. Make sure all
discussions occur in a calm and confidential manner.: If you
have some concern about a growth-related issue involving a child,
how would you approach this issue with the parent(s)?
7. >Children develop in relatively the same ways.
>There is a typical sequence of development that occurs as a
child grows.
>While the sequence is similar, and the behaviors or skills
emerge in the same order, children can take more or less
time with each behavior or skill.
>They can move forward, regress for a short time, then move
forward again.
, >Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move
forward.: Principle
1 - Developmental Sequence is Similar for All
8. >Development progresses from a beginning point moving
in a forward direction.
>Just as growth of an infant proceeds from the top down and
from the center of the body to the limbs, development of
behaviors and skills moves from general to specific.
>As children mature, their bodily changes occur in a
sequential order and give children new abilities.
>As the brain and nervous system develop, a child's thinking
(cognitive)
skills and motor skills improve.
>In the Physical Development Domain, an infant's large
muscles develop first and result in the ability to wave the
arms and kick the legs.
>Development continues in the smaller muscles in the fingers
and toes, and results in the ability of the fingers to grasp
objects and the toes to help with balance when standing and
walking.: Principle 2 - Development Proceeds from General to
Specific
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