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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following in children from early childhood through middle childhood:
- Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence those changes. Include a comparison of males versus females.
- Describe the changes that occur in a child's brain and nervous system during this time frame and the corresponding changes in cognition, problem solving and judgment. Give specific examples of skills and abilities. Include a comparison of males versus females.
- Summarize the major milestones in social and emotional development that take place in early and middle childhood. Include information on self-understanding and self-concept, emotional regulation, peer relationships, male and female differences, and family influences.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Running Head: DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE
Developmental Profile
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Tittle of the paper
Children develop and grow so much during the period between early childhood and middle
childhood. The early childhood period defines how the children will develop throughout their
lives. If the child encounters a problem in the early development it can impact the child into
adulthood. There are different growth milestones that a child should accomplish if the baby is
growing as expected. During the early childhood, the baby develops physically, emotionally,
cognitively and socially. The child also undergoes major development in the brain and the
nervous system. Parents should look out to establish whether the children are accomplishing the
various development milestones.
Physical changes that occur in children
The children in early childhood stage are learning how to move. They learn how to walk better,
run and play (Gordon, 2013). They improve the competency of their hands to catch things while
in motion. They also learn how to improve on the use of cutlery during meal time. The child also
increases in height very rapidly. The child begins to master the use of tools such as pencils,
coloring pencils, and toys. The child during this developmental stage exhibits very rough motor
skills and little control over the motor movements. The child develops the ability to mold and
create things though not perfectly. The children are a bit smaller in stature and their body parts
are still developing.
The children transition from the early childhood stage to the middle childhood. In the middle
childhood period, the children have flawless motor movement. The child is able to control the...