Toddlers Development Quiz

Compared to the first year, how does a toddler grow in height and weight?

• Gains less than 1/2 as much weight as the 1st year. They gain about as much height. Heredity plays a huge role.

• Gain 1/2 the height as the first year. Hereditary does not play a role

• Gain twice as much weight as the first year. Hereditary plays a little bit of a role.

• Gain twice as much height as the first here. Hereditary has little impact

How can we promote healthy development of teeth in toddlers?

• They do not need calcium or protein. Sweet food in portions

• They need calcium, no candy or sweets, go to that dentist at age 2

• Calcium and sweets are okay. Dentist by age 3

• They do not need calcium but need a dentist at age 1.

Name two significant GROSS motor milestones in toddlers.

• Walking, climbing anything

• Turning and spinning

• Kicking and laughing

• Smelling and eating

Name two significant FINE motor milestones in toddlers.

• Jumping and rolling

• Skipping and climbing

• Pick up items, feed themselves

• Spinning and laughing

What is sensory integration and sensory dysfunction?

• Integration- combining info taken in through various senses to make a single whole picture of what’s happening

• Dysfunction- may react more or less strongly to sensory information

• Integration- how strong you react

• Dysfunction- not doing things correctly

Evaluate the following meal based on the meal appeal guidelines: Mini Orange- separated into wedges, 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich, Spoonful of corn, Left-over mac and cheese.

• Good but needs more calcium

• Good but needs more protein

• Good but need vitamin c

• Good but needs iron

Metaphorically, a toddler's emotional development is sometimes compared to a garden. Explain this metaphor.

• Rollercoaster

• Straight line

• Circle

• Steady increase

Define the following terms: Self-Centered

• Only think of their needs and wants, not others

• Think about everyone else’s needs, not theirs

• Think about both their needs and others

How can we help older toddlers (3+) deal with fears and anxiety?

• Allow your toddler to lead

• Have consistent routines

• Inconsistent routines

• Allow them to believe their fears

What is happening emotionally and socially during the 2-3 year old range? Why can 2-3 year olds be so difficult to work with? Give 3-4 examples.

• Social and likes to play with othes

• They are able to have a well thought out conversation with peers, always sharing toys

• Learning so much they are overwhelmed, strong drive for independence, everything needs to be equal, parallel plzy

• Does not want to interact with yoys