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What does growth mean |
An increase in some measured quantity such as height or weight |
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What does development mean |
Complex changes including a increase in skills abilities and capabilities |
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What does development norms mean |
A description of an average set of expectations with respect to a young child’s development - a child at 12 months should have the ability to stand on their own |
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What does maturation mean |
A genetically programmed sequence of change example menopause |
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What does Life expectancy mean |
A statistical measurement of how long a person is expected to live |
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What does developmental milestones mean |
An ability achieved by most children by a certain age it can involve physical emotional cognitive and communication skills Walking sharing with others expressing emotions recognising familiar sounds |
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What is gross motor skills |
Large movements that involve using large muscles of the body which are required for mobility |
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What is fine motor skills |
Involve smaller movements that require precise direction and use smaller movements |
