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Overview Before the adolescent growth spurt , the strength of boys and girls is about the same. But afterward, males most often have the advantage. During these years of rapid physical growth, …
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… Conditions Basics What is sensory processing disorder? Children with sensory processing … treated? Sensory integration therapy, usually conducted by an occupational therapist or … treated? Sensory integration therapy, usually conducted by an occupational therapist or …
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… Overview Adolescents typically think in concrete ways. … adolescents. For example, when you are talking about smoking, it may be more … and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Credits …
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… touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Babies' sensory and motor development generally … touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Babies' sensory and motor development generally …
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… Overview Although communicating with your teen can be challenging, it is important to … behaviours. Also discuss how you will reward responsible behaviour. Brainstorm ways to deal … behaviours. Also discuss how you will reward responsible behaviour. Brainstorm ways to deal …
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Overview Learning to walk is the main athletic accomplishment for children between 12 and 24 months of age. Those first steps are possible because of changes taking place within the brain and the …
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Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in muscle strength and coordination. Boys and girls are able to compete quite evenly at sports. That's because muscle development and …
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… that, your newborn can hear fairly well. Babies are especially responsive to … or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your baby's …
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… Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and … child understand the short-term and long-term consequences of substance use. These include …
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… Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and … teen avoid making mistakes that have lifelong consequences. Encourage community service. …
