An increase in measurable quantity such as height or weight.
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Development
Complex changes including an increase in skills, abilities and capabilities.
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Principles of Growth
Growth describes an increase in quantity. As height increases so does weight- this is the process of growth. Although growth is continous, it isnt smooth and when referring to growth consider the dimensions- weight and height
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Growth Charts
A health visitor will carry out regular measurements and plot the results on a growth chart to ensure than an infant is meeting their milestones.
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Centile Lines (percentiles)
Lines on a graph used to show average measurements of height, weight and head circumference. The lines represent the values of the measurements taking into account age and sex.
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Development Norms
A description of an average set of expectations with respect to a young child's development.
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Milestone
An ability achieved by most children by a certain age. It can involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills.
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Gross Motor Skills
Large movements that involve using the large muscles of the body which are required for mobility.
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Fine Motor Skills
Involve smaller movements that require more precise direction (dexerity) and use smaller muscles.
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Card 2
Front
Complex changes including an increase in skills, abilities and capabilities.
Back
Development
Card 3
Front
Growth describes an increase in quantity. As height increases so does weight- this is the process of growth. Although growth is continous, it isnt smooth and when referring to growth consider the dimensions- weight and height
Back
Card 4
Front
A health visitor will carry out regular measurements and plot the results on a growth chart to ensure than an infant is meeting their milestones.
Back
Card 5
Front
Lines on a graph used to show average measurements of height, weight and head circumference. The lines represent the values of the measurements taking into account age and sex.
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