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Sensorimotor stage: Birth to 2 years; object permanence
What is the time frame and what is this stage in Piaget theory? Representational
thought through signs and symbols occur. Children mimic behaviors and use their
imagination to project an idea onto an object, symbolically. Mastery of this stage
indicates that a child can think and assimilate knowledge rather than simply act on
present objects
Preoperational stage: 2-7 years
What is the time frame and what is this stage in Piaget theory? a child learns to apply
logical rules to concrete or tangible objects and mentally transform what is seen or
heard. The concept of conservation is an essential skill during this stage, where values
remain unchanged during visual transformation
Concrete operational stage: 7-11 years
What is the time frame and what is this stage in Piaget theory? adolescents learn to
apply logical rules to abstract concepts, moving beyond facts (what is) to problem-
solving (what is possible). Essential skills developed in this stage include hypothetical-
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deductive thought, propositional thought, isolating variables and examining
combinations.
Formal operational stage: 12 years and up
a child's development level will impact how they reason, approach relationships,
regulate emotion and behavior and communicate. Developmental considerations
inform the diagnostic process and guide treatment planning
Development considerations:
similar to the concept of recovery in adult therapy, therapist work to promote
resiliency in children and adolescents using a strength-based orientation that
supports functioning, self-regulation, and helps them deal with the challenges they
face.
Resiliency:
this is considered a norm in child and adolescent psychotherapy. Therapist should
invite parents to share the history of the child or adolescent's chief complaint and
prior treatment, medical and developmental history, and behavioral information
privately with the therapist ahead of the session to avoid feelings of criticism or