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Lifespan Development Theoretical Approaches (Birth to 18 months (Physical,…
Lifespan Development Theoretical Approaches
Birth to 18 months
Physical
Sleep – Ensure the child has a sensible sleeping pattern and has a substantial amount
Medical care – Attend required check ups and attend to any medical needs
Adequate clothing – Dress the child appropriately due to weather conditions and activities
Home cleanliness – Ensure that the home is clean so that the child does not catch any infections and grows up in a clean and hygienic home enviroment
Emotional
Love – Show affection to create that first initial bond with the child to allow it to grow
Happiness – Attend to child’s needs to satisfy and have a fulfilled baby
Comfort – Cuddle and give the child a sense of safety when they are emotional and on a regular daily basis which will help the bond to grow
Dignity – Address the child by their name and keep hygiene levels to an acceptable standard and show them respect
Cognitive
Attention – Give care to the child and pay close attention to meet all essential needs
Language –Engage in conversation and be playful with child to express sounds to develop language
Access to activity – Provide child with stories, toys and contact to play so that child is involved
Interests – Interact with child to express their interests
Social
Family – Involve family with child so the child has that safety and support group system
Facial expressions – Interact with child making faces and smiling as they will copy and smile back at you
Talking – Make sounds so that the child has their way of making conversation
Interaction –Make noises and physical contact with the child to create bonds
Language
Reading – Engage in stories and books to the child
Learning sounds – Adult can make sounds to engage with child
Learning words – Talk to the child and pronounce sounds to make words
Communication – Engage with child and tell stories so that they develop listening skills
Early Childhood 2-10 years
Physical
Nutritious diet – Ensure a healthy lifestyle is promoted by providing a balanced diet
Exercise – Give opportunities for the child to participate in indoor and outdoor activities/sports
Safety – Make sure child is exposed to age appropriate material and is supervised appropriately
Adequate clothing – Ensure child is dressed appropriately for activities and not exposed
Emotional
Love and companionship – Show the child dependency and a strong sense of affection
Independence – Allow the child to be self-determined and support the child
Choice – Support the child’s choices and allow them to make age appropriate decisions
Praise – Congratulate the child and give recognition when they have done well
Cognitive
Language – Use age appropriate language that the child will understand
Hobbies/Interests – Encourage the child to express their individuality and try new activities
Interaction – Ensure that the child has the opportunities to join in and mixes with other children
Decision Making – By allowing the child to make appropriate decisions
Social
Friendship – Encourage participation with others so that the child can create new bonds
Family – Allow the child to have physical and emotional contact with other members of family
Contact with wider community – Allow children to have contact away from key person in community groups to boost communication and confidence around others
Ability to share - Positively influence the child to interact with other children in different environments
Language
Listening skills – Engage in and with child’s conversation
Reading – Engage child in story books, using pictures for word association
Literacy skills – Get child to participate in writing activities, stories or pictures to develop language
Communication – Being sociable around others to progress language development
Adolescence 10 to 19 years
Physical
Nutritious diet - Provide and give guidance for a healthy balanced diet
Exercise – Ensure time is given for physical activities
Personal Cleanliness – Encourage a daily wash routine by providing the necessities required
Sleep – Promote the benefits of a full night’s sleep
Sex – Provide relevant information/material at appropriate age and ensure guidance is given
Emotional
Privacy – Give necessary space
Independence – Encourage opportunities to be independent to build upon life skills
Respect - Respect individual’s interests and decisions appropriately
Self-esteem – Boost the confidence of the individual
Cognitive
Problem Solving – Encourage own ideas to allow the mind to flow
Theory of Mind – Encourage different perspectives
Flexibility – Alter everyday routine and seek out new experiences
Working memory – Chunk information into smaller bites
Social
Social contact with others – Allow the individual the opportunities to interact
Friendship – Allow time to be spent with friends to maintain bonds
Family – Provide time to be spend with family to extend bonds in and out the house with extended family
Community – Promote interaction within the community to keep the community
Language
Literacy skills – Reading books and writing essays/stories
Communication – Being sociable in groups and in school/activities
Listening – Encourage talking to others and engaging in conversation with family/friends
Understanding – Communicate efficiently using age appropriate language