Assessment of Developmental Stages of a Child

The signifi assholece of milestones Milestones are unremarkably grouped together in five major areas which are to be assessed during the growth and development of a tyke. They are somatogenic growth, cognitive development, diction development, and sensory and labour development. The assessment of the physical development of a pip-squeak is very important during the growth and development of a baby from infancy to adolescence and withal the later years, it helps in that it allows the parents of the tyke as tumefy as health care workers to see if there are every abnormalities in the churl during this period of time.The assessment of the cognitive development of the minor is also very important in order to detect if the pincer has any difficulties in learning, grasping and understanding concepts such(prenominal) as dyslexia. Social and mad development should also be assessed in order to see how salubrious the baby bird can interact with peers and other persons in order to localize if the boor has or entrust commence a phobia in the later years of his or her development.The teach was conducted in the presence of a nine year old child where in all the future(a) areas of development were retaind physical development, cognitive development, and social and emotional development. The intellect why this specific age was selected was because it would bear provided more opportunity for the tec to observe and assess the different areas of development vastly and on a wider scale. Letters were sent to the parents of the child explaining the reason of the research and the different areas that were world observed.The detective presented herself in a modest way so that the child would feel a sense of comfort while under observation. The study was conducted over a four day period where the following findings were observed. day One On day one the area of nidus was physical development. The writer started out by assessing Amanda (not her real name) who is nine years old, she weighs ninety pounds and measures 4feet 9inches. Being that she is nine years old, she has passed the both(prenominal) of her milestones which includes driveting up and wheeling over.The researcher also asked the parents of the child other questions such as at what age did she start locomote? At what age did she start creeping? At what age she began sitting up on her own? Among a host of other questions pertaining to her growth and development physically. This was to find out if the child had any physical disabilities during her earlier microscope stages of growing and developing. The writer further went on to investigate how much the child could follow operating instructions. As a settlement the child was then asked to get dressed both formally and informally.The instructions were followed accordingly. She was cap fit to dress herself strait-lacedly this allowed the researcher to see how tumefy the child can follow instructions when given. She is abl e to understand, analyze and follow the directions when given. later on looking at how the child followed instructions in regards to getting dressed, the researcher went on to observe how the child manipulated objects. This was weare by placing the child in an area where different types of objects were present. She was able to differentiate between shapes and the objects that were present.Jigsaw puzzles were solved, shapes were recognized and the child was able to identify other objects in and around the play area. This indicated that the child while at play displayed great sensory motor skills and can use them effectively she also seems to be well alert and has a great sense of humor she also seems to deal with different types of situations how they ought to be dealt with. Day Two On day two the researchers main area of focus was on cognitive development, this area of focus is mainly linked to Piagets conjecture of cognitive development.Jean Piagets theory of cognitive developme nt focuses on four stages. They are sensory motor, pre operations, cover operations and formal operations. Piaget observed that cognitive development refers to changes that occur in an individuals cognitive structure, ability to process from childhood to adulthood. Piaget went on to state that at this stage (concrete operations 7-11), the child should be able to conceptualize effectively, solve problems easily and create logics based on his or her cognitive experiences.The child observed was able to have discussions on a more logical basis and gave positive responses. The child was able to sit with the researcher and have discussions about her life as a trivial girl. She was asked different questions such as what she would alike(p) to become in the future? How astronomic would she like her house to be? What type of car would she like to own? Among others, she gave positive responses and seems to be well prepared for her future.She gave response such as I would like to become a d octor and have my own business running different from my career such as a super market or a toy shop for little kids, I would also like to own a iii story house with two Toyota motor vehicles and my house is going to be surrounded by some big pit bull dogs and will be under twenty four hour security apology. The researcher noted how effective the child was able to use the slope language. She speaks the English Language fluently for a child her age.Many factors though is verbalize to have contributed to this as the mother recalls that during her pregnancy, she read a lot. The child is provided with the proper printed resources and education friendly. The child is also provided with games that will enhance her memory she has both printed and electronically inclined games to enhance her memory. This type of environment enables her to gain the association and necessary skills required to be able to 1) reason effectively, 2) solve problems effectively, 3)explore the environment. 4) have a good memory.The child was always corrected whenever she makes a mistake. Hence, the child has a full advantage of how to speak English language as to Creole which is dominant in her community. In Piagets theory of cognitive development the child has passed the first two stages which are sensory motor (stage one) and pre operations (stage two). The child is presently at the concrete operations which she is approximately completed all the activities that are to be done at this stage effectively. Day Three and Four The area of focus on old age three and four were social and emotional development.Social and emotional development is a very important aspect of development in a childs life. It is normally harder to pinpoint than other signs of development such as physical development. This area emphasizes many skills that increase self-awareness and self-regulation The researcher observed the child while she was interacting with some of her friends that came over to her house, sin ce this was the most convenient to the researcher as well as to the child. Based on the observations the child seems to have communicated well and had no difficulty responding and interacting with her peers.At play the child seemed to be enthused and played well with her friends. She seemed to be the leader of everything they did in their peer group and was always right away to correct her friends whenever any of them made any mistakes. This is a clear recital that Amanda has no difficulties when interacting with her peers, and also seem to have pleasure during interaction with others. During repast time, the researcher had the opportunity to sit with the family for a few minutes to observe Amanda at meal time.She seems to have good etiquettes and knows how to conduct herself when she is around the gameboard and was correcting her smaller sister when she did not conform to the table rules. She was also share with her parents what her teacher taught her at school about dos and do nts while sitting around the table at meal time. She was able to maneuver the knife and fork properly and she was enthused in sharing some of the family traditions and norms that were passed down to her by her family with the researcher she also gave her view point on them when asked.She seems to have good communicating skills and enjoys interaction with her peers, family and also with others. When interacting with her friend she explained to them that she does not like to be shouted at also whenever her mother duologue to her in a rough manner he goes to sit by herself and appears to be sad. Whenever her father comes in from work she normally runs to him and gives him a big hug. This shows that the child is emotionally attached to her parents.