Year 12 Health and Social Care Unit 1 1.1.1 Infancy

An increase in a person’s physical size or mass. Eating or drinking too much and being inactive can result in weight gain. This increase is not part of the normal pattern

Changes in an individual’s skills and capabilities. Developing physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally is never complete

Genetically controlled changes that influence development, e.g. puberty

The average set of expectations for a child’s development however it is important to remember that each child is unique

When a baby or child does not show developments within the expected time range

The overall development of the whole person physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally.

Infancy: 0-2 years
Childhood: 3-8 years
Adolescence: 9-18 years
Early Adulthood: 19:45
Middle Adulthood: 46-64
Later Adulthood: 65

The unique pattern of events, experiences and influences in a human’s life. Each individual is unique

The length of time between birth and death. The maximum life span ever was 115 years

The number of years a man or woman living in a specified country can expect to live at a given point

When you place a finger in a child’s open hand and they automatically response by grabbing the finger.
Appears at birth - 6 months

Where the infant turns his/her head towards the side of his/her face that is being stroked and begins to make sucking motions

When the baby makes sucking motions when an area of his/her mouth is being touched. This can usually be used to determine how hungry the baby is

When the baby is picked up he/she would automatically jerk their legs to try to find a balance.
Appears at 5 months

Babies would usually step their legs so their feet a flat surface and attempt to walk although infants cannot support their weight

After the babies feet or hands have been tickled the baby clenches his/her hands or feet

Where the baby changes the direction of both arms and both feet. The arms go in the same direction as where the head is turning but the legs go in the opposite direction

Automatic responses infants have and certain reflexes remain with an individual for life

Where an infant and children are only able to see the world from their own viewpoint

Easy movements that require the large muscles in the body. They are easy because it is easier to control the bigger muscles

More difficult movements that require the smaller muscles in the body. It is more difficult to control the smaller muscles

Children, during infancy, learn through senses and trial and error methods. They develop object permanence by the end of infancy but remain egocentric

The process through which an infant develops feelings of trust and security

• Indiscriminate Attachment

• Specific Attachment

• Multiple Attachment

Where anyone can hold the baby | This occurs at any time under 6 months old

The baby is usually bonded to the parents and shows fear of strangers
From 7 through to 12 months

Where the baby's attachment broadens to include close relatives
From 12 months onwards

The parent's or carers responses to this emotional linking known as attanchment

The development of skills that lead to independence

A child's view and awareness of his/herself

A child learning the norms of the way to live from their primary care-giver

A child's relationship with others