PPT-Unit 4: Infant Physical Development

1 Children develop most rapidly during their first 3 years of life Video Clips httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv6AiuKUYbkampfeaturerelated 2 Unit 1 Review of Laws of Growth and Development. Chapter 4. Physical Development in Toddlers and Infants. The beginnings—a rough start. Prematurity: <37 weeks gestation. Low birth weight: <5.5 pounds. Very low birth weight: < 3.5 pounds. . Preschooler, School-ager,. Development. By. -. - ->. ♥. Melissa Vigil. ♥. Infants. Infant:. . Cognitive. , . Communication. , . Physical. , . Social. /Emotional . Cognitive Development. :. 0-12 months. Includes growth in size and weight. Increasing ability to control and coordinate body movements. Never in a person’s lifetime will there be more rapid growth and physical changes than during infancy.. Development. Development through the life stages – Conception and pregnancy (and birth) . Conception and Foetal Development. Humans have ‘internal’ fertilisation and development.. The embryo develops inside the Mother’s body where it absorbs food and oxygen from the blood. . You will be able to. Identify and describe the areas of development. Explore the purpose of Primitive Reflexes. Analyze the principles of development. Create an activity related to the principles of development. Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual. EACH CHILD IS DIFFERENT. Two infants born at the same time may be very different. Some infants are very quiet and sleep a lot. Other infants are very active. Accepting these differences will make it easier to take care of infants and help them grow and develop.. 2. . Infants . learn primarily through their . senses (perceptions).. . This . is why they put everything in . their . mouth. .. Examples of others, the environment, and how they are shown love and respect also attribute to learning.. IN INFANCY. © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.. Cephalocaudal. :. . The sequence in which the earliest growth always occurs at the top—the head—with physical growth and feature differentiation gradually working from top to bottom. Ch. 7. Growth vs. Development. Growth-. changes in size such as weight & length. Development- . increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills.. Heredity and environment both play an important role in the baby’s growth and development.. Ch. 7. Growth vs. Development. Growth-. changes in size such as weight & length. Development- . increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills.. Heredity and environment both play an important role in the baby’s growth and development.. Growth and development of the infant and toddler including physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs Arlene Spearman Associate Director T alaris There are few times that rival the growth and development of a child from birth to five. Research has shown that parenting during the early years is the dominant influence in all of a child's relationships and on lifelong learning. Yet many parents are unaware of the importance of their role. . toddlers! . Oh,. . my!. Newborns. Reflexes. Crucial for survival. Evoke adult attention. Pediatricians check reflexes carefully, because weak or extremely rigid reflexes can indicate brain damage. FINAL FEB16MaternityGCorporate GovernanceCompliance TeamPolicies Procedural DocumentsPublished Policy DatabaseMaternitynewborn Infant physical examination guidelinesNewborn Infant Physical Examinatio Chapter 9. Basic Terms. Neonate. First 30 days of life. Infant. First 12 months of life. Mother or parent. Person caring for the infant. Family Development. Birth of child is the first “crisis”. Must change patterns of living and values.