Exam 4: Normal and Exceptional Development

In the first days, or even hours, after birth, experience does not influence development.

During the preschool years, the child is beginning to understand that they are a separate identity from others.

A child who does not reach a certain developmental milestone is developmentally delayed.

Distinguish between developmental sequences and developmental milestones and provide an example of each.

Summarize five characteristics of young, gifted children.

When would a toddler be considered developmentally delayed?

During the primary years, the reversal of letter shapes and sounds is a common irregularity.

Why are gifted and talented children from cultural minorities and low-income families not often identified?

Ryan, a four-year-old diagnosed with autism, is able to recite the score and individual plays of any baseball game he has ever watched. He has difficulty having a conversation on any other topic and often plays by himself at preschool. Which of the following terms could be used to describe Ryan?

What are the characteristics of a gifted child?

Many children with developmental disabilities are also gifted. Their potential may go unidentified because of which of the following?

According to Horowitz (1990), vulnerable children who are given a facilitative environment often have which of the following?

Developmental risk is almost certain in which of the following cases?

The "give and take" interactions between a child and others are referred to as:

Rewrite the following using people-first language. a. They're autistic b. Handicapped parking c. Birth defect d. They're mentally ill e. Normal kids

What helps early childhood educators and experienced parents determine if a child is developing typically?

Even in infants, all areas of development are interwoven.

Prior to a child learning to read, what must they be able to do?

A lack of ability to recover from a damaging or traumatic experience is called what?