Development age stuff PEDS

What happens in the germinal prenatal life stage?

the egg and sperm become one cell and implant into the uterus

What happens in the embryonic prenatal life stage?

major body structures have been formed, and embryo has developed human characteristic

At what stage in the prenatal life stages is the baby most susceptible to teratogens/toxins?

Embryonic

What weeks in fetal development is considered a full term baby?

37 weeks and on

less than 37 weeks is considered what in fetal development?

pre- term

What is the major thing that shows a child is no longer an infant but now a toddler?

Walking

2 yr olds shouldn’t be able to do what?

button clothes, tie shoes, zip jacket

When does dynamic sitting happen for babies?

7-9 months

When does crawling typically occur for babies?

10-12 months

When do children have a static grip on a pencil?

3-5 yrs old

When do children have a dynamic grip on a pencil?

7-9 yrs old

what happens if the neural tube does not properly close in week 4?

spina bifida- exposed nerves

should you have children write their names at preschool aged?

no, not ready visual motor wise

self care for a 1 year old?

-holds out arms and legs
-pull off shoes and socks
-pushes extremities through holes in clothing

self care for a 2 year old?

-removes unfastened coat

-pulls down pants

-finds armholes in clothes

-puts on front buttoning shirt

self care for a 3 year old?

-puts on t-shirt and shoes
-puts on socks
-manages zips/buttons/snaps
-unties shoes

self care for a 4-5 year old?

-separates zipper

-puts on shoes an socks correctly

-dresses completely with few errors

-finds front and back of clothing

-independent w/ self feeding/get snack from kitchen

-brush hair w/ assist

-obtain hygiene items

Pulling off socks and shoes- is that a just right challenge for a toddler with developmental age?

YES, it is a just right

what age should you introduce writing?

5-6 years old (to ensure they have right grip for pencil)

visual impairment effects on motor development?

-blind infants keep head low, have abnormal movements, and keep their hands fisted longer than sighted infants
-crawling, walking, and standing occur at a later age
-decreased mobility leads to other development issues

child play/school abilities at age 4-5?

-dynamic grip

-copy/ cut simple shapes

-draw stick figure/cut name

-puzzles: 10 pieces

-goal-oriented cooperative play (2-3)

social/dynamic games with rules

-makes up stories

-5000 to 8000 words

-remembers rules with few reminders

child play/school abilities at age 5-6?

-cut with scissors

-copy triangle

-trace diamond

-trace letters + print name from copy

-puzzles: 20 pieces

-organized games with rules

-elaborate dynamic play

-social play in groups

-reasons through simple problems/ understands others feelings

-stronger awareness (can understand emergency/ call 911)

child play/ school abilities at age 6-7?

-cut complete shapes w/ ¼ in guideline

-draw human figure (8-11 features)

-color within the lines

-games with rules + add abstract thinkiing

-crafts + hobbies

-social play (talking and joking)

-cooperative- less egocentric

abstract reasoning/ flexible problem solving

-follow a safety plan/ basic road safety

Impact of Visual Impairment on development:

Developmental delay due to vision impairment is dependent on amount of vision loss and presence of other disabilities

If vision is better than 20/500 and there are no associated disabilities, development is similar to normal-sighted children

If severe visual impairment but no associated disabilities, development can catch up by school age

self care for a 5-6 yr old?

-independent with most fasteners

-independent with self feeding

-wash face, brush teeth, bathe with some help

-independent in toileting

self care for a 6-7 yr old?

-independent in dressing

-independent with self feeding

-can use knives to spread condiments/ prepare simple snacks

-Independent with grooming, bathing, and toileting