How child development can be controlled: Part B
In a previous article we talked about the developmental milestones of children in the ages from birth to 5 years. It is now time to analyze the developmental stages at older ages and give parents’ instructions for their biggest concerns.
6 to 17 years old
At the age of 6-8 years the child can now perform many more instructions, tell the time, communicate and know the right and the left. He can imitate adults, play with other children, run fast, do sports and arts, write and read. At an older age he can handle technological means, write stories and letters, experience stressful situations, develop the effects of adolescence such as increased hair growth in boys, breast augmentation and the appearance of menstruation in girls. At the same time he may feel lonely, angry, contradict the views of the elders and have his own point of view on socio-political issues. He then develops his sexual and interpersonal relationships, spends a lot of time with his friends and seeks attention. Finally, he makes crucial decisions for his future career, participates in many sports championships and begins an adult life.
Instructions for parents
If parents notice that their child’s development is not adequate in proportion to his age, then they can take many actions. Initially they need to consult the child’s pediatrician who can check his development through many tests and tools. These tools are accurate and can immediately detect any developmental problems that are related to the child’s abilities. If the doctor recognizes a problem, mild or even serious, he can refer the parents to neurologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists. It is very important to take immediate action if a symptom of a child’s developmental delay is observed so that the problems faced by the child can be addressed immediately. Click to get to know with what are some of the symptoms of delayed child development Become an expert in dealing with children through exercise – only in Base Training Sources Cara F Dosman, MD FRCPC FAAP, Debbi Andrews, MD FRCPC, Keith J Goulden, MD DPH FRCPC, Evidence-based milestone ages as a framework for developmental surveillance, Paediatrics & Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 10, December 2012, Pages 561–568, https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/17.10.561 Healthline, 2019. Understanding the Stages of Child Development. [online] Healthline. Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/stages-of-child-development#if-you-have-concerns> [Accessed 23 June 2021]. Seminars Recent Articles
