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Understanding School-Age Child Development
May 20, 2025
School Age: Development
Overview
Focus on child development from ages 5-8
Development through play and relationships
Key Areas of School Age Development
Understanding School-Age Development
Play
: Integral for learning and development.
Involves physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Videos and articles support play's importance.
Puberty
:
Early puberty: before 8 years (girls), 9 years (boys).
Late puberty: after 13 years (girls), 14 years (boys).
Gender Diversity in Puberty
:
Support needed for some children experiencing anxiety.
Tracking Development and Concerns
5-6 Years
:
Emotional development, social play, improved coordination.
Need for independence and support.
6-8 Years
:
Enhanced play, friendships, and cognitive skills.
Developmental Issues
:
Regression: Loss of learned skills.
Developmental Delay: Slower skill acquisition.
ADHD
Characteristics
:
Attention, hyperactivity, impulse control issues.
Management
:
Support strategies and possible medication.
Friendships
:
Social skills development through structured interactions.
Language Development
General Development (5-8 years)
:
Learning complex sentences, pronunciation.
Language Delay
:
Delayed language milestones need professional intervention.
Speech Disorders
:
Includes stuttering and other speech issues.
Selective Mutism
:
Inability to speak in specific situations warrants professional help.
Social & Emotional Development
Emotion Management
:
Recognizing and managing emotions is key.
Activities like puppet play and emotional learning.
Self-Regulation
:
Critical for learning and social interactions.
Calming Techniques
:
Strategies to help children manage strong emotions.
Resilience and Self-Compassion
:
Building resilience through relationships and practical skills.
Creative Development
Activities
:
Encourage drama, art, music, and dance for growth.
Sexual Development
Typical Behaviors
:
Curiosity about bodies, needs monitoring for harmful behavior.
Education
:
Early education on body parts and consent.
Gender Diversity & Dysphoria
Support
:
Critical for children experiencing gender dysphoria.
Importance of family and professional support.
Other Topics
Behaviour and Communication
Family Life and Health
Media, Technology, and Safety
School Learning and Sleep
Resources and Support Networks
Support and Resources
Raising Children Network
: Supported by Australian government agencies and research institutes.
Professional Partners
: Include Parenting Research Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
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https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/development