DEP 3053 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia

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Growth rate slows down muscle mass and strength gradually increase, lung capacity expands. Gross and fine motor skills improve smoother, more coordinated. Low body mass index (bmi) typically slim, baby fat decreases. Genetic predisposition allele of fto gene, affect activity level, food preference, body type, metabolic rate. Parents often are not aware of child"s overweight. Overweight having a bmi above 85th percentile of growth charts. Obesity having a bmi above 95th percentile of growth charts. Older and poorer children show more worrisome gains. Reduction in reaction time time to respond to stimulus. Improved mental control processes (self-control) planning for future, consideration of possible consequences. Selective attention focus on some stimuli while ignoring others. Piaget"s cognitive development stages: sensorimotor birth to 2 years old, preoperational 2 to 7 years old, concrete operational 7 to 11 years old, formal operational adolescence to adulthood. Ability to solve problems and to adapt and learn from experiences.

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