Download Typical Developmental Milestones Atypical Developmental for ... and more Study notes Childhood Development in PDF only on Docsity! Typical Developmental Milestones Atypical Developmental for Aiden at 10 Years Old Notes 9-10 YEARS OF AGE (Middle Childhood) SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL Starts to form stronger, more complex friendships and peer relationships. It becomes more emotionally important to have friends, especially of the same sex. Experiences more peer pressure. Becomes more aware of his or her body as puberty approaches. Body image and eating problems sometimes start around this age. THINKING AND LEARNING Faces more academic challenges at school. Is experiencing problems with comprehension and memory. Becomes more independent from the family. Is unable to keep pace with the regular academic curriculum, and his academic achievement is lagging. Begins to see the point of view of others more clearly. Has receptive language challenges, which are especially notable when compared to his expressive skills on testing. Has an increased attention span. MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Needs physical help with dressing, bowel care, and bladder care. Has limited mobility. Typical Developmental Milestones Atypical Developmental for Lily at 12 Years Old Notes 11-13 YEARS OF AGE (Middle/Teenage Years) SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL Could show more concern about body image, looks, and clothes. Has difficulty with reciprocal conversations and often mimics rather than communicating with intent. Shows more focus on themselves: vacillating between high expectations and lack of confidence. Is unable to speak in long sentences and may mix pronouns. Experiences more moodiness. Shows more interest in and influence by peer group. Can express less affection toward parents; sometimes might seem rude or short-tempered. Can feel stress from more challenging schoolwork. May be at greater risk for developing eating problems. May be more inclined to feel sadness or experience depression, which can have impacts on other areas of life. THINKING AND LEARNING Has greater ability for complex thought, demonstrating a shift from concrete to abstract thinking. Also demonstrates an increased attention span. Is significantly below grade level expectations academically. Is better able to express feelings through talking.
