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Atypical physical development may mean that a child has a slower or faster rate of development than other children, or has a physical impairment.
However, if a child is growing at a much faster or slower rate than their peers, they may feel different to other children, which may affect their social and emotional development.
Adults will need to ensure that this kind of issue is discussed with parents so that the child’s health status can be checked and services accessed.
Children who have a physical impairment may be affected in different ways.
Physical impairments are usually related to mobility or coordination, but may also be sensory – related to vision or hearing.
Problems with, for example, mobility may also have an impact on a child’s social and emotional development as they develop feelings about themselves and other people.
The effects may be negative if the child starts to have low self-esteem or confidence, and adults will need to provide positive support.
How interventions can promote positive development
As children grow and develop, they will undergo checks at different times. For example, the progress check at age 2, which takes place between the ages of 24 and 36 months gives a breakdown of children’s development in the three prime areas – personal, social and emotional, physical, and communication and language.
These checks are designed to give parents and healthcare professionals a clear picture of the child’s development so that they can identify any areas in which they are developing slower or faster than is expected.
Following observations and assessment judgements, a child may be referred to a specialist to assess and support their further development.
The specialist will then advise teaching and support staff.
Parents will be told about the kind of service provision and opportunities available to support their child. In this way, targeted intervention can promote positive development, and appropriate support can be put in place.
If children are not making expected progress or achieving milestones, intervention should happen as early as possible.
With the right intervention, children are likely to be more motivated and have a greater self-concept, which will enhance their overall development. Their progress will then continue to be monitored by setting and reviewing targets on a regular basis.
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Heathcare and social services include GP, Health Visitor, therapists
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