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Theories on child development propose different types of milestones for a child’s growth process. For example, Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Child Development Theory focuses on how children’s thinking or cognitive function passes through four stages. Meanwhile, Lev Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory also has four stages of child development, but it considers both how children think and how they socialize with friends and adults.
UNICEF has four domains that cover a child’s development:
Besides the UNICEF classification, the American Academy of Pediatrics also have a more standard and well-known classifications consisting of:
These theories are important because they can be used as standards for screening a child’s development. Such standardization is especially important for children in developing countries like the Philippines who are in danger of malnutrition or poor home conditions, which can harm their cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development. Generally, children who live in poverty have stunted growth or do not perform well in social or educational settings.
Here are milestones for a child’s development from 1 to 3 years old, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Please note that there are many milestones per age group and they are further subdivided based on the domains (language, cognitive, etc). Here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect from your child’s development.
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It is important to recognize the whole child when evaluating if the child’s development is on track. Physical development covers weight, height, and motor functions. Mental and behavioral standards cover domains like language and social behavior.
But experts emphasize that each child is unique and development is multidimensional. So, your child may have a different growing and development rate. If you are worried about whether your child is hitting their developmental milestones, then consult a pediatrician and share your initial checklist results. Finally, don’t forget to bring your child for their well-baby check-ups, so the doctor can determine if there are issues with their development.
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