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Child development is a process every child goes through. This process involves learning and mastering skills like sitting, walking, talking, skipping, and tying shoes. Children learn these skills, called developmental milestones during predictable time periods.
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child development: social, physical and cognitive.

Nov 12, 2014

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Kiran Paul

Development is a milestone and we all go through this.
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  • 1. Child development is a process every child goesthrough. This process involves learning and masteringskills like sitting, walking, talking, skipping, and tyingshoes. Children learn these skills, called developmentalmilestones during predictable time periods.

2. NewbornPhysical developmentMovement takes the form ofgeneralized reflexes, involving thewhole bodyMotor developmentHands are held in fists most of thetime.Cognitive developmentIs sensitive to touch and to painWell developed sense of smell andafter a few days will recognize thescent of own mother.Can taste different flavors and preferssweet tastes. 3. Social developmentRecognizes and prefersmothers voice.Focuses on faces and otherobjects at close range (20-30cm)Language developmentCommunication is limited tocrying.Can hear all sounds inenvironment but will respondmost to loud or high-pitchednoises. 4. 3monthsPhysical developmentAble to lift head and chest whenlying on stomach.Motor developmentHands unfitted (open) most of thetime.Cognitive developmentBegins to develop hand-eyecoordination. 5. Social developmentWatches faces intently; followsmoving objects.Recognizes familiar objects/peopleat a distance.Language developmentTurns head in the direction ofsound.Smiles and laughs.Makes sounds in response tohearing someone speak. 6. 6 monthsPhysical developmentSits up with support and rolls overMay start to push self up or try tobear some weight on legsFull head controlMotor development Reaches for and grasps objects,e.g. a fingerAble to transfer an object from handto handVision may be fully developed 7. Language developmentStarts to babble (joinconsonants and vowelstogether repetitively) 8. 12 monthPhysical developmentCrawl on her hands and kneesWalk holding furniture.Social developmentBe shy with strangers, and crywhen her parent leaves 9. Cognitive developmentLook at the correct picture when theimage is namedFind hidden objectsLanguage developmentRespond to simple verbal requestsRepeat sounds or gestures forattentionImitate gestures. 10. Toddlers (1224 months)Physical developmentWalks aloneHurls a ballSits down on small chairClimbs onto furnitureRuns well without fallingWalks up and down stairs aloneKicks a ballCognitive developmentAble to point to objects or pictures whenthey are namedFeeds self with a spoon and spills little food 11. Social developmentKnows names of familiar peopleand parts of bodyLanguage developmentSpeaks 10-25 words(18 months)Speaks 50+ words (24 months)Knows and speaks own name . 12. 2 to 3 YearsPhysical developmentExpress affection openlyWalk up and down stairsalternating feetPedal a tricycleCognitive developmentTurn book pages one at atimeHold a pencil in the writingposition 13. Social developmentSeparate easily from her parentswhen they leave her.Identify common objects andpictures.Language developmentUnderstand the meaning of"mine," "his," and "hers. 14. 3 yearsPhysical developmentGo up/down stairs independentlyDress/undress independentlyCognitive developmentUse scissors to cut out picturesBrush their teethCorrectly name colors (red, blue,green, yellow, orange) 15. Social developmentPlay cooperatively with othersLanguage developmentLearn and sing simple songsHave a vocabulary of 1500wordsForm four-to-six-wordsentences 16. Four years oldPhysical developmentWalks a straight.Throws a ball overhand; distanceand aim improvingCognitive developmentCan recognize that certain wordssound similarUnderstands the concepts of"tallest," "biggest," "same," and"more";Holds a crayon or marker using atripod grasp. 17. Language developmentSpeech is almost entirelyintelligible.Social developmentFriendly.Moods change rapidly. 18. Five years oldPhysical developmentHead size is approximately that ofan adult's.Motor developmentWalks backwards, toe to heel.Walks unassisted up and downstairs, alternating feet.Can touch toes without flexingknees.Walks a balance beam. 19. CognitiveBuilds steps with set of small blocks.Understands concept of same shape,same size.Language developmentVocabulary of 1,500 words plus.Tells a familiar story while looking atpictures in a book.Social developmentParticipates in group play and sharedactivities with other children.Likes entertaining people and makingthem laugh. 20. Six years oldPhysical developmentBaby teeth beginning to be replaced bypermanent ones, starting with the twoupper front teeth.Motor developmentGains greater control over large and finemotor skills.Enjoys vigorous running, jumping,climbing, and throwing. 21. Language developmentLearns 5 to 10 words a day;vocabulary of 10,00014,000.Talks a lot.Can't handle things not goingtheir own way.