Cache Level 3 Unit 2

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Unit2 – Development from conception to age 16 years. E1 Development is a general sequence in the way a child functions regarding; movement, language, thinking and feelings etc. development is continuous throughout life from birth. Development includes Gross and fine motor skills and balance and stabilisation. Gross motor skills are locomotive and include skills such as; walking, running, skipping, jumping and climbing etc. where Fine motor skills are manipulative including; throwing, catching, picking up etc. Development starts from birth and so to the age of three a child has a significant amount to developing to do. In the first month of life a baby is mainly in the Supine position which is lying on their back as they have minimal control over their limbs to begin with. At one month a babies gross motor skills become noticeable, however minute, when placed on their front a baby will lie with their head turned to side and is able to begin to lift their head slightly although if placed in the sitting position their head will lag and fall forward. Gross motor skills are also apparent at one month; a child will turn their head towards light and stare at bright shiny objects, they also have a fascination with faces and will often gaze at a carers face when being held or fed. A baby will give a noticeable reaction to loud noises but they may also be soothed by particular music. At two months a baby is able to turn from lying on their side to being on their back and has the ability to grasp objects for a short amount of time before dropping them, like a rattle for example. At three months a child has become more aware of their limbs and begins to flail their arms and legs, their neck at this stage is slightly stronger and less likely to lag in the sitting position. Between four to six months a child’s motor skills become more apparent; the child begins to use a
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