Unit 022 – Understand Child and Young Person Development

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Assignment * Complete the 5 tables attached, showing the sequence and rate of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years. Date Table 1 – Physical development Age Range | Explain the sequence and rate of development | 0-3 months | * From birth reflexes turn head to suckle when cheek is touched. * Flex fingers, arms, legs. * At four weeks she can follow light as it moves. * The ability to move head and limbs * Fingers grasp * Legs make a ‘stepping’ movement when held upright. * At the age of two months they can kick legs eagerly. * Within 2 – 3 months they can watch a face moving. | 3-6 months | * From 6 months an infant is capable of rolling from their back to their stomach. * When on his tummy, head, neck and chest can be pushed off the floor. * Within 4 – 6 months * By 3 months they can grasp wit fingers/look at hands. * Within 3 – 4 months they can grasp an object. * The ability to chew is developed at 5- 6 months. * Hold eye contact. * Gets pleasure from looking at brightly coloured objects. | 6-9 months | * By 6 months they can grasp an object and take to mouth. * Within 6 – 8 months they can hold and drink from a cup. * After 7 months they can eat from a spoon but is unable to intentionally use it. * Solid food diet begins after the age of 7. * Sitting without support is possible after 8 months. * Movement by creeping/rolling is developed by 8 months. | 9-12 months | * Around this stage they have developed the ability to sit alone unsupported. * Mobility is possible through crawling or shuffling. * At 10 – 12 months they can pull up to standing. * Walking is possible by 10 – 12 months while holding an adult’s hand. * By 12 months small objects can be picked up using his thumb and foreigner. | 1-2 years | * Movement has probably progressed to running without
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