GROWTH DEVELOPMENT J KEMP GROWTH DEVELOPMENT As a

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT As a PSW, you will care for clients of all ages

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT • Growth- physical changes that can be measured: • Height and

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 6 basic principles of G & D 1. G

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 9 stages of G & D 1. 2. 3.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT • In partners, choose a developmental stage and develop a short

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT Growth & Development Poster Board • Choose a developmental stage

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GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT J. KEMP

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT As a PSW, you will care for clients of all ages and different stages of human growth and development. • In order to provide the best quality care, you must be able to identify and understand the different stages as well as their characteristics.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT • Growth- physical changes that can be measured: • Height and weight • Physical appearance • Body functions • Development – changes in psychological and social functioning • G&D • Overlap • Depend on each other • Occur at the same time • Affect the whole person

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 6 basic principles of G & D 1. G & D occur from fertilization until death 2. The process goes from simple to complex 3. G & D occur in certain directions ► Head to foot ► Center of the body outwards 4. G & D occur in a sequence, order and pattern. • Developmental tasks must be completed in each stage in order to move to the next 5. The rate of G & D is uneven, no set pace 6. Each stage has its own characteristics and tasks

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 9 stages of G & D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Infancy (Birth to 1 yr) Toddlerhood (1 - 3 yrs) Preschool (3 - 6 yrs) Middle Childhood (6 - 8 yrs) Late Childhood (9 - 12 yrs) Adolescence (12 – 18 yrs) Young Adulthood (18 – 40 yrs) Middle Adulthood (40 -65 yrs) Late Adulthood (65 yrs and older)

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT • In partners, choose a developmental stage and develop a short lesson using any resources you find necessary (videos, pictures, games etc) • Lesson must include: • The stage of G & D • Definition of the stage • Developmental tasks • Important points regarding that stage • A review handout for the class (quiz, crossword, matching etc) This lesson will be presented to the rest of the class on Tuesday March 25/14

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT Growth & Development Poster Board • Choose a developmental stage and develop a poster board using any resources you find necessary • Board must include: • Title • Definition of the stage • Developmental tasks • Important points regarding that stage