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CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CGDR DCF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTCGDR DCF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Growth - ANSWER 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.
Development - ANSWER typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple 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.
Similarities in growth: - ANSWER >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.
Differences in growth: - ANSWER >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, followed by growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-consciousness for some children.
*are typical
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? - ANSWER 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 understand that differences
are not bad, but rather make each person special.
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue involving a child, how would you approach this
issue with the parent(s)? - ANSWER 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.
Principle 1 - Developmental Sequence is Similar for All - ANSWER >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 2 - Development Proceeds from General to Specific - ANSWER >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 3 - Development is Continuous - ANSWER >In children who develop typically, behaviors and
skills they have already acquired become the basis for new behaviors and skills.
>There is continuity from one phase of development to the next.
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