Child Development Unit 9 Vocabulary November

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Developmental Delay

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Instance in which a child is continually behind in obtaining skills other children of a similar age have learned.

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Developmental Disability

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Issues in which a child does not outgrow or catch up, though progress can be made.

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Developmental Milestones

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Behaviors or skills seen in school-age children as they grow or develop.

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Developmental Needs

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Basic requirements to help children reach full developmental potential.

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Fine Motor Skills

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Abilities required to control the small muscles of the fingers, toes, wrists, lips, and tongue.

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Gross Motor Skills

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Abilities required to control the large muscles of the body for running, swinging, dancing, and other activities.

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Interventions

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Strategies used to help children overcome developmental and learning challenges.

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School-Age Child

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Child between the ages of six and 11 years.