Write an essay
Week 8
Chapter 8, Early Childhood: Physical Development, Rathus
Brain Plasticity
Gross Motor Development
Fine Motor Development
When does handedness emerge
Advantage or disadvantage?
Health and Illness
Sleep
Sleep Disorders
Elimination Disorders: Toilet Training
Enuresis
Encopresis
Social Deprivation
https://medlineplus.gov/childabuse.html
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Types of Maltreatment
-physical abuse
-sexual abuse
-emotional abuse
-physical neglect
-emotional neglect
-educational neglect
Signs of Physical Abuse
Signs of Emotional Abuse
Signs of Sexual Abuse
Signs of Physical Neglect
A Cycle We Can Break
-Parents serve as role model
-Exposure to violence in the home
-Misbelief that everyone “hits” their child
-Insecure attachment style
Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect:
-Situational Stress
-History of child abuse in at least one parent’ family of origin
-Lack of problem-solving skills
-Substance abuse
-Crying infant
-Perceived intentional disobedience
Did you know: each state has its own regulations for child abuse laws and enforcements.
What is California’s?
http://statelaws.findlaw.com/california-law/california-child-abuse-laws.html
Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect
Abused children show high incidence of personal, social problems, and psychological disorders
Compulsive Compliance: A behavior pattern seen among some physically abused children marked by ready and quick responses aimed at pleasing adults by complying with their demands and wishes.
-less securly attached to parents
-Less intimate with peers
- more aggressive, angry and noncompliant with other children
Preventative Measures
*Mandated reporters:
Teachers, including assistants and student teachers
Center directors and principals
Health care providers
Parental education! Resources and support on useful positive reinforcements.