Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People.

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Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development that would normally be expected in children and young people. Physical Development Age range Sequence and rate of development 0-3 months • Raises head and chest when lying on stomach • Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach 3-6 months • legs when feet are placed on a firm surface • Brings hand to mouth • Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands 6-9 months • Begins to crawl. Some infants never crawl, however, by 9 months, many babies find crawling to be an exciting way to get around. • Develops hand-eye coordination 9-12 months • Crawls forward on belly • Sits up without assistance • Pulls himself up to stand 1-2 years • Walks on own • Walks backwards • Is able to pick up toys while standing 2-3 years • Runs forward • Helps dress and undress themselves • Jumps in place with one foot • Kicks a ball • Bends over 3-5 years Three to Four Years • Runs around obstacles • Balances on one foot • Pushes, pulls, and steers toys Four to Five Years • Draws crosses and circles • Walks backwards • Jumps forwards many times • Walks up and down stairs 6-8 years • Grow an average of 2.5 inches per year • Start gaining weight faster at age 8 or 9 9-11 years • Girls are generally as much as 2 years ahead of boys in physical maturity • Girls may begin to menstruate 12-15 years • Adolescence is a time of rapid growth in height and weight. • Boys grow body hair, their voices deepen, and their testicles increase in size. • Girls may grow body hair and breasts and start menstruating.. 16-18 years • 95% of adult height reached • Advanced growth of secondary sex characteristics such as facial and body hair in boys, and breasts in girls Communication Development Age range Sequence and rate of development 0-3 months • Watches faces
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