Human Growth and Development

Early childhood is ages 1-6.

Early adulthood is ages 40-65

Middle adulthood is ages 40-65

Adolescence is ages 12-18

A new born baby usually weighs approximately 6-8 punds and measures 18-22 inches.

By 8-10 months infants frequently can walk without assistance.

By 6 months infants understand many words and use single words in their vocabulary

By 4-6 months distress, delight, anger, disgust, and fear can often be seen

Care must be taken at all times to ensure the infant's safety.

By age 6 the average weight is 45 pounds and the average height is 46 inches.

Four year olds as frequent questons and usually recognize letters and some words

From ages 1-2 children begin to gain more control over their emotions.

A one year old is more likely to be sociable than a 6 year old.

Early childhood needs routine, order, and consistency in their daily lives.

Late Childhood is also called preadolescence

During infancy most of the primary teeth are lost, and permanent teeth erupt

During late childhood speech skills develop more completely, and reading and writing skills are learned.

By ages 6-8 sexual maturation and changes in body functions can lead to periods of depression followed by periods of joy. These emotional changes can cause children to be restless, anxious, and difficult to understand

Children switch to be more group oriented from ages 8-10

During late childhood it is important to encourage independence and to allow the child to make his or her own decisions whenever possible.

Adolescence is when a child will experience a growth spurt and may have awkwardness or clumsiness in motor coordination.

Early adulthood is the stage in which the sexual organs develop and puberty begins.

Toward the end of adolescence the insecurities and uncertainties decrease and confidence and self-identity are more stable.

During adolescence because of inadequacy and insecurity some teens turn to eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicide.

Early adulthood is the most productive life stage.

The hair tends to gray and thin during ages 40-65.

During Middle adulthood diseases such as alzheimer's disease and arteriosclerosis can become an issue.

Retirement can lead to a loss of self-esteem during late adulthood.

During late adulthood health care providers should encourage them to talk, allow them as much independence as possible, recognize achievements, and remind them of positive accomoplishments.

During late adulthood physical development is on the incline.