<p> Growth and Development</p><p>I. Stages are skills and behaviors in expected sequences. People enter stages at different ages and times, but follow a similar pattern of development.</p><p>1. Development occurs in four areas of life. The areas are: physical development, emotional development, social development and mental development.</p><p>2. Developmental Acceleration is when a child performs like an older child, for ex. extensive language development</p><p>3. Developmental Delay is when a child performs like a younger child. for ex. a 3 year old who uses 2 word sentences only.</p><p>QUESTIONS FOR YOU!!</p><p>Can people catch up with support and encouragement? _____ Does professional help help? ______Do all people develop at the same rate? ______Can a person be accelerated in one area and delayed in another? ______</p><p>4. Growth and Development are constant. Many aspects of a person’s growth and development are unchanging due to heredity and constant environment. Conversely a major change in environment can cause a change in growth and development. Ex. Tragic accident, sudden illness-cancer, devastating loss</p><p>5. Growth and Development are gradual and continuous. Lots of small steps or achievements lead up to a big one. A baby learning to walk must master several other skills first. Those skills are ……</p><p>6. Growth and Development happen in sequential steps. In order for growth and development to be continuous, things must build upon what a child already knows. Writing skills happen after random marks are scribbled on paper. Words are formed after babbling. This is known as sequenced steps of development.</p><p>7. A teachable moment is when a person can learn a new task. The learner has to be physically/mentally ready. The teacher must be supportive and the learner must have a desire to learn.</p><p>8. Growth and Development happen at different rates. Ex. all 14 year olds are not the same height, nor can they all perform at the same academic level.</p><p>9. Growth and Development Touchpoints occur– Just before a rapid surge in development or mastery of a new task there is a regression or a “falling apart” that occurs. It is as if the brain is focusing all of its energy wiring itself for the new task.</p><p>Ex. the weeks prior to a baby’s first steps he might eat less but stand in the high chair more; he might sleep less, but stand in the crib and cry. During this time the child shows and develops their particular strengths, vulnerabilities, temperament and coping style.</p><p>Growth and development does not occur in a straight upward line pattern but rather in a jagged upward line pattern.</p><p>10. Growth and Development have interrelated parts.</p><p>Children grow </p><p>Improve motor skills</p><p>Improves mental growth can play a more complex sport</p><p> learns new ideas improves social skills</p>