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Same Patterns Of Development

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Children and young peopleâ€TMs development is considered in sequences as apposed to stages of development which suggest a child of x-age should be able to do x y & z. By thinking of development in sequences suggests that while children follow the same pattern or route of development they do not necessarily develop through these sequences at fixed ages. However, age ranges are used as framework for understanding the pattern of development. It is essential to remember however that children of any age are individuals and therefore will develop at different rates and there are varying factors that can impact the rate of development. In addition, development at each sequence cannot be seen in isolation as once sequence cannot take part without development …show more content…

During this time the baby relates to other only in terms of getting their own needs met, such as needing food and drink etc…. • Physical Development: whilst the baby sleeps a lot and grows fast they will try to lift their head and move their arms around. They become more alert when awake and will need opportunities to play and exercise. Whilst early on vision is best at 25cm they can gradually focus on objects further away. • Intellectual Development: Baby explores its environment by putting objects in its mouth. They become aware of different smells and can recognise familiar faces and voices. Baby can focus on moving objects and responds to brightly coloured bold images. Baby is egocentric. • Communication and Language Development: Baby will turn head towards sounds and recognises familiar voices – will stop crying when it hears them. Baby responds to smiles when not upset, pauses to listen and makes noises as well as crying to gain …show more content…

Baby is very attached to main care and can become very upset at unfamiliar handling. Baby needs routine, reassurance and security. Development 3 months to 9 months • Social Development: Responds well especially to those baby is familiar with, but becomes very wary of strangers. Communicates through a range of noises – babbling and cooing, may respond to own name and begins to see self as a separate entity. • Physical Development: Establishes good head control and moves head to follow people/objects. Learns to sit and May begin to crawl and stand. Begins to grasp with thumb and finger from about 6 months and begins to pass objects from one hand to another and put objects into and out of

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