DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND THE SCHOOL-AGED CHILD 1
Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child
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, DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND THE SCHOOL-AGED CHILD 2
Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child
Developmental assessment of a child calls for obtaining data about their growth and
development. That can take the form of cognitive, language, social, and learning outcomes.
School-aged children primary those between the age of five and twelve experience gradual
growth until the onset of puberty, high mental activity, and awareness of cause and effect. At
this age, children develop self-esteem and confidence; hence, parents should proactively
encourage their children and congratulate them for little achievements to promote positive
outcomes. Considering that any experiences at this age can positively or negatively influence
their development and health outcomes now and in adulthood, it is essential to conduct the
pediatric developmental assessment.
Communication is one factor to consider during physical assessments in that different
age groups differ in their ability to express themselves. Typically, a five-year-old child cannot
articulate how they feel concerning their health, meaning a physician must obtain information
about the health of a younger child from the parent or caregiver. Unlike them, an older child
aged twelve years can coherently express themselves; hence it is easy to communicate with
them and obtain vital information. There are different assessment techniques, such as the use of
observation, where the provider interacts with the child and draws a conclusion from their
behavior. Another way is to use parental ratings, portfolios, or tools like standardized tests
(Wilson & Rodgers, 2016). These tools apply to all child age groups, but one may need to
modify them. For instance, with the use of standardized tests, a physician would have to read the
questions to a five-year-old and write down their answers. But using the same approach on a 12-
year old, they can be left to read, interpret, and answer the questions without much supervision.
Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child
Name
Institutional Affiliation
, DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND THE SCHOOL-AGED CHILD 2
Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child
Developmental assessment of a child calls for obtaining data about their growth and
development. That can take the form of cognitive, language, social, and learning outcomes.
School-aged children primary those between the age of five and twelve experience gradual
growth until the onset of puberty, high mental activity, and awareness of cause and effect. At
this age, children develop self-esteem and confidence; hence, parents should proactively
encourage their children and congratulate them for little achievements to promote positive
outcomes. Considering that any experiences at this age can positively or negatively influence
their development and health outcomes now and in adulthood, it is essential to conduct the
pediatric developmental assessment.
Communication is one factor to consider during physical assessments in that different
age groups differ in their ability to express themselves. Typically, a five-year-old child cannot
articulate how they feel concerning their health, meaning a physician must obtain information
about the health of a younger child from the parent or caregiver. Unlike them, an older child
aged twelve years can coherently express themselves; hence it is easy to communicate with
them and obtain vital information. There are different assessment techniques, such as the use of
observation, where the provider interacts with the child and draws a conclusion from their
behavior. Another way is to use parental ratings, portfolios, or tools like standardized tests
(Wilson & Rodgers, 2016). These tools apply to all child age groups, but one may need to
modify them. For instance, with the use of standardized tests, a physician would have to read the
questions to a five-year-old and write down their answers. But using the same approach on a 12-
year old, they can be left to read, interpret, and answer the questions without much supervision.
