Module 2 The Child 2.0.1

Learning Objectives 2.0.2

Agenda 2.0.3

Unit 2.1 How Children Develop 2.1.4

Learning Objectives 2.1.5

What is NORMAL in Your World? Age Group Newborn 1 Year Old 3 Year Old 5 Year Old 7 Year Old 10 Year Old 12 Year Old 14 Year Old 16 Year Old 18 Year Old 2.1.6

What is a ‘Child’? Definition Roles Lifespan 2.1.7

Why You Need to Know About Development Realistic Expectations Developmental Problems Identified Developmentally Appropriate Decisions 2.1.8

Maturation Process Critical Windows Brain Development 2.1.9

Developmental Stages 2.1.10 Prenatal Infancy Preschool School Adolescence Early Age Adulthood

Developmental Domains Physical Cognitive Social Emotional 2.1.11

At 2 weeks: rapid weight gain 4 -6 months: double weight Physical Development Newborn: 5% to 10% weight At 2 weeks: rapid weight gain 4 -6 months: double weight Ages 1 and 2: + 5 pounds. Ages 2-5: +5 pounds per year 2.1.12

Prenatal Development Genetics Teratogens Environment 2.1.13

Environmental Influences Prenatal Physical Social Learning Emotional 2.1.14

Developmental Stages – Ages 0-3 2.1.15 Prenatal Infancy Preschool

Activity The Andersen Family: Alex Age 0-3 2.1.16

Activity The Andersen Family: Jack 0-3 2.1.17

Developmental Stages – Preschool Period 2.1.18 Prenatal Infancy Preschool

Activity The Andersen Family: Alex Preschool Period 2.1.19

Activity The Andersen Family: Jack Age Preschool Period 2.1.20

Social/Emotional Development – Ages 0-5 2.1.21 Prenatal Infancy Preschool

Developmental Stages – School Age 2.1.22 Prenatal Infancy Preschool School Age

Activity Alex Andersen At School Age Developmental Stage 2.1.23

Activity Jack Andersen At School Age Developmental Stage 2.1.24

Developmental Stages: Adolescence 2.1.25 Prenatal Infancy Preschool School Adolescence Age

Activity What is Normal Adolescent Development? 2.1.26

Activity Alex as an Adolescent, Age 12-18 2.1.27

Activity Jack as an Adolescent, Age 12-18 2.1.28

Developmental Stages 2.1.29 Prenatal Infancy Preschool School Adolescence Early Age Adulthood

Child Functioning 2.1.30

Activity Alex’s Child Functioning 2.1.31

Activity Assessing Jack’s Child Functioning 2.1.32

Activity Jack’s Child Functioning Analysis 2.1.33

Child Attachment, Permanency and Well-Being Unit 2.2 Child Attachment, Permanency and Well-Being 2.2.34

Learning Objectives 2.2.35

Nurturing, Attachment and Permanency Need for Safety Definitions Connection to Development 2.2.36

Three-Tiered Hierarchy of Safety Level 1: Physical Safety Level 2: Social Safety Level 3: Emotional Safety 2.2.37

Feeling Safe 2.2.38

Emotional and Physical Attachment Reciprocal Profound Emotional and Physical 2.2.39

Four Factors Negatively Impacting Attachment Dependent on… Temperament Caregiver Capacity “Working Models of Attachment” Separation from Caregiver 2.2.40

Secure Avoidant Ambivalent/Anxious Disorganized Attachment Typology Secure Avoidant Ambivalent/Anxious Disorganized 2.2.41

Social-Emotional Dance Reading Cues Attunement Social-Emotional Dance Reading Cues 2.2.42

Various Attachment Relationships Beyond Parents Siblings Relatives Neighborhoods Community Pets 2.2.43

Child Well-Being and Permanency Definition Role of Child Welfare Professional 2.2.44

Activity Alex vs Jack 2.2.45