Growth and development

Question 1

What is Growth?

Answer 1

An increase of measurable quantity, such as heigh and weight

Question 2

What is Development

Answer 2

The complex changes in skills and capabilities that an individual experience as they grow

Question 3

When will a baby’s head circumference be measured to check the size and growth of the brain?

Answer 3

At birth then between six to eight weeks.

Question 4

What is the expected growth of an infant?

Answer 4

• Rapid growth for the first 6 months
• Double weight by 4-5 months
• Triple weight by a year old
• Half their adult height by 2 years old

Question 5

Principles of Development

Answer 5

• From head to toe : head , body control : legs , feet.
  -From inside out: larger muscles to smaller muscles.
• Same sequence , but different ages
• Holistically, areas of development are dependent on and influence each other.

Question 6

What are the four areas of skill acquisition?

Answer 6

• Physical : Gross and Fine Motor Skills
• Social Development
• Emotional Development
• Intellectual Development and language skills