Understanding The Basic Patterns Of Child Development

D1: Describe the expected pattern of development of children aged 0-5 years for one of the areas of development:

4.1 Analyse the importance of early identification of speech, language and communication delays and disorders and the potential risks of late recognition. It is essential that speech, language and communication delays and disorders are noticed early so the relevant interventions can be used to support the child or young person. Answer the questions below.

| Peer centred relationships now of high importance. Peer acceptance of great importance to self esteem. An interest developing in sexual relationships, experimenting may start to occur. Peer groups begin to separate in those of attraction, mutual interests and more closely bonded friendships made. The youth experiments with social roles and explores options for career choice.

* They begin in some instances to feed themselves, though lacking the needed coordination, resulting in a lot of mess.

In this booklet we are going to be looking a how children develop and to learn the variety of patterns in which they learn them. Each stage a child passes through are broadly the same, although all children develop differently. If you work with children or children are in your life in the same age group you may become to recognise the similarities in the levels of development. The patterns of children's development will fall into a variety of areas , although many of these may interlink with one another.

The first few years of a child’s life are filled with learning and experimentation that helps a child’s mind and body start to develop properly. While these are life-long processes that every person experiences, the rate of development of a young child is truly something to behold.

This assignment will discuss the main theories of child development and discuss the main principles across all area of development. The assignment will also evaluate an observation conducted on a child and link their behaviour to relevant child development theories. The assignment will firstly highlight some child development theories from behaviourists such as Bandura, humanists such as Maslow and constructivists such as Piaget. Secondly the child’s observation will be discussed and evaluated here relevant link to development theories will be made. Lastly the assignment will finish off with a reflection. Jennie Lindon defines development as” the sequence of physical and psychological changes experienced by human beings, which start with conception and continue throughout life.”(Jennie Lindon 2012:5) the early year’s foundation stage (EYTS) framework states that there are seven areas of learning and development however they view some are more important these are called the prime areas of development. There are three prime areas of development these are: communication and language, physical development, personal social and emotional development. The EYFS also states that “children develop in different ways at different times” (Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2014) which is why the development matters promote the message that every child is unique and has their own way of learning. (Development matters in the Early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2012)

All children are unique and a lot of their developmental milestones happen naturally as they get older, however some can be affected by different life factors, such as health, environment and background and more specific skills can be learnt and encouraged.   There is an expected pattern of development but all children are individual and therefore the rate will vary.

From the time a baby is born to the time he is growing and developing, the parents should take account of their overall development that is not only related to health or physical development but is also associated with the mental development. Anything that looks unusual or strange should immediately be brought to the notice of the specialist.

From an early age children are easily influenced by their surroundings and upbringing. Children need to be nurtured especially in there early years as they are some of the most significant years of their lives. While usually the parents are the best caregivers for their children, some circumstances often require that some parents look for part-time or full-time care services.

In infancy and toddlerhood, individuals’ development are in the sensorimotor stage of development. They learn and respond to things by utilizing their senses, or seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and feeling. Developing motor skills and sensory abilities are also important at this stage of development. This is also a crucial time when the bonds formed between the children and their primary caregivers can affect the development of their brains. Another important factor at this stage is their physical development.

The sequence of development for each child should follow a similar pattern. The 5 key areas of development are: social, physical, intellectual, communication and language, and emotional. The rate that general development should take place differs from child to child, but there are 9 age ranges which certain stages of development should fall into, for a child that is developing healthily and normally.

The case studies involve analyzes the Domains of Child Development. There are four domains of child development that will be discussed. The Physical developmental domain is described as the development of physical skills or also known as motor skills(Chattenee,2011-2016). It is one of four domains used to track the progress in child development(Chattenee,2011-2016). The second domain is cognitive developmental domain. Chatterjee(11-17) suggests that this domain is the capabilities used to process the thoughts. The third domain is called Language Development and is an essential part of a child’s development. The last domain that will be discussed is Social and emotional development. Chatterjee (11-17) suggests that social and emotional development

Developmental Psychology has widened my perspective and knowledge of the nature of development from humans’ infancy to adolescence and emerging adulthood. Although I have learned about biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes and periods of development, I am especially interested in socioemotional development in infancy because it is the foundation for a child’s future development. That is to say, if children have a healthy socioemotional development from infancy, they will have a healthy life later on. By understanding the developmental process in infancy, I will be fully prepared when I have children or when my family’s members do.

The Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework has 11 domains to establish a good balance child development. The one of the domains is Physical Development and Health. Physical Development and Health program enhance fine motor skills, gross motor skills, health knowledge and practice, and physical health status for children.