It is important to know the difference between the sequence and the rate of development as both are different to each other. This will help to monitor child’s/young person’s needs during stages of their school years. This way we can plan effectively to make sure the child receives the help and support they may need in areas they could find difficult/improve. E.g. Physical development should follow a specific pattern; a baby of -3 months should be expected to move their head, arms and legs before being able to lift their heads at and roll at a later stage (3-6 months). A child of 9-12months should be able to stand before at 2years be able to walk and run. A 4-year-old should be able to write their names and draw basic pictures before moving on to more difficult tasks of joined up writing at around the age of 7/8.
The sequence of child development may be very similar amongst most children. Most changes often will be in the rate which they develop. Therefore, it is important that pupils are monitored and kept an eye on, this is to help to see if they need help for their development to progress in whichever phase of their learning they are struggling in.
1.3
A disability like Autism can be different for every individual; in some children, there can be physical development problems which can be such as walking making it difficult to do daily activities which can be easily done. Most children with autism have communication difficulties; they can start speaking late or be non-verbal at all which can a very difficult as children with autism find it very hard to communicate with others and be social, such as sharing feelings, they can also have behavioural complication such as lashing out or feeling overwhelmed. Autism can affect them in education as their brain works differently to a normal child, such as voices can be distorted in their mind, their understanding can be completely unusual to an ordinary child. All of this links with each other.
2.1
In a school or home setting, a positive learning environment is crucial for a child. A positive learning environment not only consists of the physical setting, but it also encompasses how the child feels or responds to the setting. There are several ways educators can create an environment for children that is conducive to learning;
• To be safe
• To be looked after
• Be familiar
• Be fed
• Free from harm
• To feel comfortable
• All basic needs are met
It is important to know the difference between the sequence and the rate of development as both are different to each other. This will help to monitor child’s/young person’s needs during stages of their school years. This way we can plan effectively to make sure the child receives the help and support they may need in areas they could find difficult/improve. E.g. Physical development should follow a specific pattern; a baby of -3 months should be expected to move their head, arms and legs before being able to lift their heads at and roll at a later stage (3-6 months). A child of 9-12months should be able to stand before at 2years be able to walk and run. A 4-year-old should be able to write their names and draw basic pictures before moving on to more difficult tasks of joined up writing at around the age of 7/8.
The sequence of child development may be very similar amongst most children. Most changes often will be in the rate which they develop. Therefore, it is important that pupils are monitored and kept an eye on, this is to help to see if they need help for their development to progress in whichever phase of their learning they are struggling in.
1.3
A disability like Autism can be different for every individual; in some children, there can be physical development problems which can be such as walking making it difficult to do daily activities which can be easily done. Most children with autism have communication difficulties; they can start speaking late or be non-verbal at all which can a very difficult as children with autism find it very hard to communicate with others and be social, such as sharing feelings, they can also have behavioural complication such as lashing out or feeling overwhelmed. Autism can affect them in education as their brain works differently to a normal child, such as voices can be distorted in their mind, their understanding can be completely unusual to an ordinary child. All of this links with each other.
2.1
In a school or home setting, a positive learning environment is crucial for a child. A positive learning environment not only consists of the physical setting, but it also encompasses how the child feels or responds to the setting. There are several ways educators can create an environment for children that is conducive to learning;
• To be safe
• To be looked after
• Be familiar
• Be fed
• Free from harm
• To feel comfortable
• All basic needs are met