Child Development Essay

Dealing with stress in an environment of systems According to Urie Bronfenbrenner, the environment in which a child lives in plays a vital impact on their development (Bronfenbrenner, 1979, as cited in Swick & Williams, 2006). Furthermore, that impact is stronger when stress is introduced into the environment of the child. The framework of Bronfenbrenner’s bio–ecological systems theory consists of four complex systems that are associated with one another through various degrees of environmental…

especially on the playground. T.J. has had ups and down throughout my observation period at the child development center. The second half of the observations I have noticed that T.J. has at times secluded himself from interacting with his fellow classmates. In other aspects of development he has progressed such as in speaking and vocabulary since the start of me observing him. Social/ Emotional Development As mentioned before at times T.J. will just leave the group and go across the room. I…

most widely used developmental screening tool for examining children. It was developed at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver, Colorado; hence it’s name. It screens a child for cognitive delays and behavioral problems from birth to 6 years of age. The sooner the delay is picked up the sooner the child can get appropriate treatment that can help develop the necessary skills to cope with the delay. A patient’s performance with a given task is compared against their age group…

attachment/or brain development prior to reading the Perry Book Prior to reading the Perry book, my understanding of brain development comprised of what I studied from former classes in my undergrad, which was that brain development transpired throughout an individual 's life but performed a substantial role in early childhood. I understood that brain development in the early years pretty much paved the road in how an individual would develop into a teenager and later into an adult. If a child…

The rapid beginning stages of early child development are very captivating. From birth to adulthood there is a selective stage in which one develops. A 3- 4 month-old will grasp objects, put objects into their mouths and make paddling motions when face down. Being educated on different age developments gives the Social Worker tools needed for best practice. Child protective Services works closely with medical professionals to evaluate a child’s developmental stage in investigative cases of…

There are a lot important aspects of the development stages of a two-year-old girl. Which, it is different from a point of view of a psychosexual (Sigmund Freud), psychosocial (Erikson), clinical psychologist (Jean Piaget's). According to their differences a two year old girl development stages can change. However, even when they focus themselves in different aspects most of their aspects are present when a child achieve the age of two year old. For instances: 1. Freud theory is based in the…

Career goals for the next five to ten years My career goal for the next five to ten years is already in progress. A year and a half ago, I began my new career with the Division of Child Development in Early Education (DCDEE) within the health and human services department. By utilizing my first steps in obtaining my ultimate professional SMART goals, I planned by the age of 36 years of old, I would transition from my non-profit career within technical assistance and quality enhancement to…

challenging for adults that care for the toddler. Language and interpersonal skills develop fast during this stage, as well as, motor, cognitive, and physical development. A change for the toddler that is difficult is when they start to become more independent but they are also struggling with separation at the same time. Physical development continues to progress, noticeable change in height, weight and other physical appearances are big indicators of the toddler's health. During the toddler…

Developmental Milestones Marking and tracking infants’ achievements and developmental milestones. Children develop at a different rate and pace. Developmental milestones give a general idea of the changes to expect as a child grow. However, it is impossible to pinpoint the exact time which a child will learn a given skill. Although, children reach “milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move, one must include the following skills: babies’ first step, smiling for the first time,…

Introduction Play according to Allen & Delahunty (2007) means engaging in various recreational activities for entertainment. Play is an essential role of a child's development and growth, it helps children especially during their preschool educational stage to develop physically socially and emotionally, allowing children to develop social interaction with their peer and caregivers(Townsend, Mayekiso & Ntshangase, 2016 p.73). However, the essence of play comprehends elements of learning,…