Physical Development 0-19 Years

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Introduction In this piece of work I will be writing a detailed account of the progress a 0-5 year old would be expected to make. This piece of work will focus on Physical Development. It will include how Physical Development affects a child holistically and in all other types of development. This piece of work will be broken down into stages according to the child’s age. It will contain pictures and diagrams to back up my points and provide further explanation. What is Physical Development? Physical Development is the way a child grows physically, and their increasing skill at performing a range of tasks, using their Gross (big) and Fine (small) motor Skills. Gross motor skills use their whole body (big muscles) e.g. walking, riding a bike,…show more content…
They use these for survival until they learn how to survive without them. A reflex is something that you do subconsciously e.g. breathing, blinking etc. A reflex is caused by a stimulus. Grasp Reflex: The stimulus for this reflex is touching the palm of a baby’s hand. The baby will automatically put their fingers around the object that touches their palm. This lasts until the baby is about 6 months. This is also known as the Palmer Grasp. [1] Sucking Reflex: The stimulus for this reflex is if you put something in a baby’s mouth they will automatically suck it. This disappears when the baby is around two months old. This is when the baby will suck voluntarily. This reflex ensures the baby can feed properly for the first couple months of their lives. [1] Startle Reflex: When a baby hears a loud sound or see’s a bright light they will react by moving their arms out and clenching their fists. Another stimulus for this reflex is if you don’t support or hold the neck and head properly. This reflex goes away at around two months. [1] Rooting reflex: When a baby’s cheek or mouth is touched they will turn to look for a teat to feed from. This is usually disappears by around four months.…show more content…
This means it is easier for them to be able to pass things from hand to hand and reach out for toys. The baby will have a new perception of the world and this brings them on their way to being able to crawl and move about. At 9months the baby may start to crawl or shuffle. Being able to do this makes it easier for the baby to get the toy they want and will give them a new sense of independence. They will no longer have to get the parent to give them the toy they want as they will be able to move towards it. Shuffling around strengthens the baby’s muscles and prepares them for crawling and maybe walking. This will also enable the baby to explore the world they live
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