Unit 3 - Understanding Child and Young Person Development

Unit 3 – Understand Child and
Young Person Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth till 19 years......................1
1.2 Difference between sequence of development and rate of development.........................2
2.1 Influence on personal factors on children and young people's development...................2
2.2 Influence of external factors on the development of children and young people............3
2.3 Support from theories of development to impact current practices.................................4
3.1 Ways of monitoring children and development of young people....................................5
3.2 Reasons why development may not follow the expected patterns...................................6
3.3 Impact of disability on development................................................................................7
3.4 Promotion of positive outcomes by different Interventions.............................................7
4.1 Importance of early identification....................................................................................9
4.2 Role of multi agency teams to work together...................................................................9
4.3 Role of play and activities in development of children..................................................10
5.1 Impact of different transitions........................................................................................11
5.2 Effect of children and young people of having positive relationships...........................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Child development is considered as one of the effective phases of life in which all the
essential factors, processes, whether they are associated physically, emotionally or mentally are
being taught and implemented in the life of the child (Owens Jr, 2015). Also, after a few times, it
gets into the development of young person. At this stage also, there are various factors that are
needed to be ensured for better development. The report is about different aspects of the
development of an individual from birth to the younger stages. The factors throwing an influence
on the rate of development have also been included in the report.
1.1 Sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth till 19 years
The sequence along with the rate of aspects have been discussed as below:
1-2 year
This is the starting of the journey of a child. In this, the child learns to crawl, being
playful, etc. Playing with things comes in this stage (Bornstein and Bradley, 2014). Then, in the
second year, they play with toys. Also, in this phase, they enjoy spoon-feeding by mothers and
others. Taking care properly is very important, especially extra care is being provided by
mothers. Also, it involves breastfeeding for better development. In this stage children start
observing and reacting to things and situations.
3 - 5 years
In this phase, mobility tends to get increased. Activities like playing with more helpful
toys becomes a part such as puzzles etc. Climbing up the stairs also become a habit of them. In
this phase, parents and family members tend to take care of the children so that while climbing,
the child may not have to face any complexity or trouble. At this stage children start learning
about basic things such as colours, objects, words etc.
6 - 8 years
At this age, the children tend to make use of pencils to draw by copying different things
and also, by their own. Writing of a child also gets better if it is being given with proper
attention. Their confidence for climbing and playing games outdoor also increases to a high
extent. At this stage a child develops feelings and emotions such as jealousy, anger, passion etc.
9 - 12 years
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This is the age when children think that they are mature enough and sometimes,
overconfidence in terms of playing get worsened enough as it results in hurting themselves. So, a
proper care and support by parents is required in this phase.
12 - 19 years
This is the age when the child starts becoming adults. Children development takes place
in this phase. Also, the rate of development differs in every single child. Males and females also
reach to the stage of puberty at this phase and various changes are visible in their physical
development. Role of family also takes place in this stage because making them understand
about the changes that will happen with their body is important. At this stage a child comes to
maturity and phases major changes physically and mentally.
1.2 Difference between sequence of development and rate of development
Sequence of Development Rate of Development
 In sequence of development, the
child undergoes with basic set of
skills and development that help in
better process of development. On
the basis of age of the child,
different factors are being taught to
them so that they can analyse it
better.
 In the sequence of development, it
relies on a set of patterns that on
the basis of the specific ability of
the age, different processes have
been set on various patterns
fulfilling all the factors.
 The rate of development is considered
as the speed at which the child takes
the learning and follows the same. The
speed at which they grow with the
required factors is considered as the
rate of development.
 Rate of development is also classified
as a time frame so that on that basis,
the development of the child takes
place.
The difference is important because the sequence means that on the basis of the
requirement of the age, which means that on the behalf of the accurate time, some factors are
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