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The sequence and Rate of Development until Adulthood

AGE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INTELLECTUAL COMMUNICATION AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
0-3 years 0-3 months 0-3 months .0-3 months 0-3 months 0-3 months
A baby will only Babies grow very quickly at Babies can respond Babies will start to turn their A baby will develop a strong bond
recognise their own this stage and major to clear movement head towards sounds, this is with their main care givers, usually
needs at this stage, they developments in in brain and bright colours. indicating recognition to familiar their parents, at this stage.
will cry when they are function happen. They start to sounds this in turn will be
hungry, wet or in pain. remember images comforting to the baby.
at this stage, and A routine will be positive at this
At this stage babies sleep a they can also stage and any changes in this
They will seek comfort in lot but will move around recognise familiar At this stage a baby will also try to routine may cause a baby to
their main care giver much more when awake, faces and sounds. copy any sounds heard with become unsettled.
who they will have moving their arms and legs babbling and gurgling. They will
formed the closest bond. and trying to lift their head, 3-9 months cry to gain attention from their 3-9months
ultimately learning to roll Babies at this care giver. Babies may become unsettled
3-9 months from their side to their back. stage, will usually around unfamiliar people and
A baby will start to start to explore by 3-9 months surroundings. They will have
respond to their name at They will respond to multi- putting objects into Babies during the early stage will developed a strong bond with their
this stage and become sensory activities such as their mouth. They start to use their voice more and main care givers but will also start
aware of unfamiliar and rhymes or finger games. will usually be able use sounds such as, ma or da, but to show a stronger bond to people
familiar surroundings to put shapes into at around 7 months will start to they are around on a regular basis.
and people. They will be 3-9 months containers during use two-syllable works like mama They will start to express dislike.
wary in these situations. At this stage the posterior this stage. and dada. They may become short-tempered,
fontanelle (gap in the skull) sullen, and agitated while teething.
9-12 months will begin to close, and they 9-12 months 9-12 months
During this stage a child will be able to hold their During this stage a At this stage a baby will start to 9-12 months
will start to understand head up. child will start to make different sounds to show During this stage a child may start
and respond to basic recognise their feelings laughing, crying, or to use the word ‘no’ and ignore
instructions. They will themselves in a squealing. They will be able to instruction if they don’t want to do
start to shoe their Eye colour becomes fixed. A mirror. They will copy simple sounds for example, something.
independence but will baby will likely learn to roll start to learn to moo, woof.
still seek and enjoy and crawl during this stage. stack objects and
cuddles. hide objects in 12-18 months 12-18 months
They will enjoy songs and familiar places. A child at this stage will be able to At this stage it is likely that a child
simple games at this point. They can’t use single word sentences to will refuse to do certain tasks or
12 to 18 months distinguish express need for example ‘drink’ activities such as, wearing a certain
Children at this stage will 9-12 months between safe or when thirsty or ‘bed’ when tired. pair of socks.
become more A child will usually be starting dangerous at this
independent, amusing to crawl or stand using an stage. 18-24 months
themselves for short adult or furniture for A child’s speech will develop as They may also start snatching toys
periods of time. They will support. They will develop 12-18 months they start to understand more from other children.
enjoy playing games and the skills of passing objects A child will point to words that are spoken to them
respond to basic between their hands as their objects they want and copy words like their name. 18-24 months
instructions. hand to eye co-ordination or point and say They will start to ask question At this stage toddlers will start to
improves. They will start to the name of the and their vocabulary could have give hugs and kisses but will still
18-24 months gain teeth and eat solid object. They will around 150 words. Single words mostly only recognise their own
At this stage books and foods. They will also develop continue to enjoy will become short phrases and needs. They may find it difficult to
stories are enjoyed their grasp and start to use a rhyme and action ultimately sentences. share which may lead to conflict. A
either one-to-one or in a spoon to feed themselves songs. toddler during this stage may start
small group. They may and use a cup. to show their independence and
show an interest in 18-24 months 2-3 years may become distressed when they
helping to tidy away toys At this stage a child Children at this stage will start don’t get their own way.
or imitating others while They will develop the skills to may start to remembering words and actions
playing. stack objects into small recognise pictures to simple songs. Their vocabulary 2-3 years
 towers. in books and will have expanded to 100’s of At this stage children are often
2-3 years objects into the words leading to longer and more impatient and have temper-
At this stage children will
12-18 months correct shape hole. complex sentences. They will tantrums. Children of this age may
enjoy role-play and At this stage a toddler will They will be able to start to ask more questions such show affection but will still focus
copying older children start to lose their ‘baby fat’ follow simple as, why? mainly on their own needs. They
during games. due to learning to walk. They instructions and will find it difficult to make choices
will also develop the skills to have a longer so will usually take both options.
climb stairs on all fours. They concentration
They will repeat games reach for and point to objects span.
or activities that they they require; they will also
enjoy. learn to throw objects no 2-3 years
longer required. At this stage a child
may enjoy making
18-24 months music as opposed
At this stage a child will be to just making
able to stack blocks into taller sound. They will
towers. now start to
remember where
they have left or
The gap in the skull will close hidden toys or
during this stage. They will other objects.
also learn to walk upstairs on
hands and feet. Some
children may begin toilet
training during this stage.

2-3 years
At this stage a child will
develop their throwing and
kicking skills and using door
 handles. They will likely have
all their milk teeth. They’re
balance will be much better,
and they will start to climb
one step at a time. They will
start to use crayons to make
marks on paper.

3 – 7 3-5 years 3-5 years 3-5 years 3-5 years 3-5 years
years At this stage a child will At this age a child may be At this stage a child At this stage a child may start to Children at this age will still mostly
have made friends able to dress themselves but will be able to tell a use past tense, their vocabulary only consider their own needs.
outside of family. They may still need help with story in order. They will further increase to over 1000 They may often get upset or
will still need adult buttons, zips, and laces. They can usually tell the words. Their speech will become frustrated when things don’t work
intervention to resolve will start to develop their fine difference between clearer, and they will likely speak or happen as they want it too.
conflict. motor skills using scissors. questions and differently to an adult than they
They will usually be learning statements. would another child.
5 to 7 years to ride a bike or scooter.
At this stage a child will 5-7 years
be able to play games 5-7 years During this stage a 5-7 years 5-7 years
fairly, taking turns and Children at this stage will be child will be able to During this stage a child will be At this stage children will need
playing by more complex able to dress independently. recognise numbers able to communicate ideas and reassurance when they experience
rules. Friendships and count to 20 by feelings to their peers and adults. failure. They will become much
become important themselves. They They will ask more questions but more confident when they fulfil
during this stage. They are usually completely may become more also be able to answer more tasks independently. They may
toilet trained by this stage interested in fluently. They may be able to tell start to test their care givers limits
but may still have occasional reading their name, age, address, or by using bad language or blaming
‘accidents. They may have independently. birthday. others for their wrongdoing to
developed the skills to run, avoid disapproval. They may start
jump, skip and ride a bike. to show off at this stage to make
They may also be the people around them laugh.
 able to distinguish
lower case letters
from capital
letters.
7 – 9 Friendship becomes very From the age of about 8 for A child at this point At this stage a child will pick up a Will be able to express their
years important at this stage girls and 10 for boys a child will be able to lot of their vocabulary and more feelings. At this stage a child will
and a child may start to will normally begin the concentrate for complex words from the people start to understand other people’s
expand their friendship transition through puberty. longer and on around them. Their sense of feelings and see from their point of
group. more complex humour will be well developed, view. At this stage a child will be
subjects. They will they will enjoy sharing it with clear on the difference between
be able to use a lot their peers. right and wrong. Clear rules for
more correct behaviour must be set for them to
grammar and be able to distinguish between
spelling. winning fairy and only playing to
win.
9 – 12 At this stage they like From the age of 9 some Show a breadth of Children may be quite confident. Become more aware of rules and
years playing with their children will show early signs skills in reading, pointing out to others when they
friends. of puberty, and girls may writing, or have been broken.
rapidly grow in height. drawing.
12 –15 Friendships will be Puberty for girls may have Pressure in school Children at this age ask for more There may be clashes with in the
years extremely important at finished around the age of 15 will be intensifying independence e.g., to walk home home, as young people test
this age, and some or 16, while for boys this for young people from school. boundaries, find ways to define
young people can stage can take up to 3 years, at this age. and express their own
become anxious if they from around the age of 14. personalities.
do not have a group of
friends.
15 – 19 At this stage a young By 15 years old a girl may be At this stage a At this stage their humour may There are a lot of changes that a
years person will likely have a at their full height and may young person may change as they start to teenager will go through which
well-formed group of have transitioned through enjoy computer understand sarcasm. Their could result in mood swings and
friends that they like to puberty. Boys will usually games that confidence in using more low self- confidence. They’re able
 spend time with. mature slower than girls challenge them complex words will develop. They to understand action and
Sometimes their physically and may still be more such as, will be able to understand more consequence.
friendship group will be growing late into their chess. complicated language and
the most important thing teenage years. During this grammatical structure. They will
to them. stage sexual maturity is be able to argue a point and
reached. debate their point clearly and
with reason.

During this stage they’re able

to develop their skills in
sports, music, or arts because
their fine/gross motor skills
control is increased.

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