Explain the factors that influence childrens development?

[Lorowen]

Hi i am on 2.1 Explain factors that influence childrens development and my tutor has asked me to add 'Rate of development' and a few lines to explain this and im really stuck, could anyone offer any help please? thanks

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, hoping this isn't too late.

The rate or speed at which a child develops is unique to that indivudual.
There are sequences and stages of development that we expect a child to follow eg. sitting up, first steps and walking then running. However the age and 'quickness' at which a child achieves each of these milestones/stages can differ. That rate of a child's development can be affected by biological and environmental factors.

Aspects of these factors are explored on page 348+ of this level 3 EYE book.

Biological factors:

• Chronic medical conditions eg. epilepsy, asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes
• Learning dificulty eg. Fragile X, Down's syndrome, autism
• Physical Impairement or disability eg, deafness, sight problems, spiina bifida

Environmental factors

• Cramped living conditions/no outdoor space
• poor diet
• Attachment with parents
• Parenting style

These factors can have a short or long term affect meaning they will need additional support. This thread will help https://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20937

All the best xx

[Lorowen]

thank you x