“Child development is a process every child goes through. This process involves learning and mastering skills like sitting, walking, talking, skipping, and tying shoes. Children learn these skills, called developmental milestones, during predictable time periods.”
“Children develop skills in five main areas of development: cognitive (ability to solve problems), social and emotional (ability to interact with others), speech and language (ability to understand and use language), fine motor skills (ability to use small muscles especially hands and fingers), and gross motor skill development (ability to use large muscles).”
Read more: http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developSkills.html#GMSD
“Use our child development tracker to get insight on the stages of growth and key milestones for kids ages 1 to 9.”
Read more: www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopment
“This page presents an overview of child development from birth to five years of age. It is important to keep in mind that the time frames presented are averages and some children may achieve various developmental milestones earlier or later than the average but still be within the normal range. This information is presented to help parents understand what to expect from their child.”
Read more: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/normaldevelopment.shtml
“Experts agree that while developmental milestones matter, each child is a unique individual and as such, will not always learn and grow in a 'textbook' fashion. We cover the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children from birth through their teenage years, providing accurate information so that parents can recognise when to relax and when to seek help.”
Read more: http://www.kidsdevelopment.co.uk/
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“A developmental milestone is a skill that a child acquires within a specific time frame. For instance, one developmental milestone is learning to walk. Most children learn this skill or developmental milestone between the ages of 9 and 15 months.”
“Because children usually acquire developmental milestones or skills during a specific time frame or "window", we can predict when most children will learn different skills.”
Read more: http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developSkills.html#devMilestone
“Child milestone develop in a sequential fashion. Each milestone that your child acquires builds on the last child development milestone developed.
The information presented below in the child developemnt milestone chart will help you understand what to expect during the developmental stages of your child.”
Read more: http://www.child-development-guide.com/child-development-milestone.html
“Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).”
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
A good website which elaborates rather than just stsates the development milestones. However, many of things mentioned other than milestones is very US centric..like what to expect at the doctors visit, immunizations…
Read more: http://www.kidsgrowth.com/stages/guide/index.cfm
“There can be disparities in the development and progress of different children. Some children may learn to do certain things a bit earlier or a little later than the other kids. Still, keeping an eye on the developmental milestones of your child, based on what average children are able to do within a certain age, can help you apprehend any developmental delays and problems in time.”
Read more: http://www.iloveindia.com/parenting/milestones-charts/index.html
“A child's growth is a complex and continuous process. They should be able to do certain things at certain ages. These are called developmental milestones. As a parent, it is important to realize that no two children develop at the same rate. It is, therefore, futile to worry that the child next door can do this and that, while ones own child cannot. At the ages noted for different activities, the child should be observed for some time.”
Read more: http://www.indg.in/health/child-health/developmental-milestones-in-children
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“Only when a baby or preschooler lags far behind, or fails altogether to reach the developmental milestones, or loses a previously acquired skill, is there reason to suspect a mental or physical problem serious enough to be considered a developmental disability. “
For more information on developmental disabilities and articles on disabilities such as Cerebal Palsy, Down syndrome, Mental retardation, please click the link below:
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“Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people.
ASDs are “spectrum disorders.” That means ASDs affect each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms.”
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html
“Because autism is a genetic disorder, there is no single treatment or medication that can “cure” it. However, early identification and intervention, through medication and therapy, can limit symptoms and help the child enjoy a better quality of life.”
“There have been misconceptions that autism is a problem of children’s emotions or that it relates to how parents raise their child,” explains Lipkin. “In fact, we know it’s a brain-based disability with symptoms in three major areas: social interaction, communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior.”
Read more: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/pages/Is-It-Autism.aspx
“Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder of brain function. People with classical autism show three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and imagination, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. Symptoms of autism usually appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. Although there is no cure, appropriate management may foster relatively normal development and reduce undesirable behaviors.”
Read more: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/autism_fact_sheet.shtml
“Autism is treatable. Children do not "outgrow" autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.”
Read more: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home
“Different people with autism can have very different symptoms. Health care providers think of autism as a “spectrum” disorder, a group of disorders with similar features. One person may have mild symptoms, while another may have serious symptoms. But they both have an autism spectrum disorder.”
Read more: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/asd.cfm
http://devdelay.org/index.html
“Typically, about 20 in a population of 10,000 people will be autistic or have autistic symptoms. 80% of those affected by autism are boys. Autism is found throughout the world, in families of all economic, social, and racial backgrounds. Doctors, politicians, and rickshaw drivers alike all have autistic children.”
Read more: http://www.autism-india.org/
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“Learning disabilities result from a variation in your child's central nervous system functioning. Learning disabilities can vary in severity, from mild to severe and they are sometimes difficult to recognize.”
“LD [Learning Disability] is more than a difference or difficulty with learning — it is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information.”
Read more: http://www.ncld.org/ld-basics
Read more: http://www.ldanatl.org/
Read more: http://www.ldonline.org/parents
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]]>“Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most kids with speech and/or language disorders. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.”
Read more: http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/speech_therapy.html
“Speech Therapy focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand words spoken to you, and expressive language, or the ability to use words to express yourself. It also deals with the mechanics of producing words, such as articulation, pitch, fluency, and volume.”
Read more: http://specialchildren.about.com/od/speechtherapy/g/SLP.htm
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