Toddler G&D

Question 1

Brain reaches about 90% by what age?

Answer 1

2

Question 2

Generally reach half adult height by what age?

Answer 2

2

Question 3

What is the average weight gain per year?

Answer 3

3-5 lbs

Question 4

Height increases an average of how much in a year?

Answer 4

3 inches

Question 5

Alveoli increases in number until what age?

Answer 5

7

Question 6

Bladder and kidney reach adult function by what age?

Answer 6

16-24 months

Question 7

Swayback and pot belly appear due to weak muscles until how old?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

Gross Motor Skills

Answer 8

running, climbing, jumping, pushing or pulling, throwing a ball, riding a tricycle

Question 9

Fine Motor Skills

Answer 9

Progress from holding and pinching to the ability to manage utensils, hold a crayon, use a computer

Question 10

Receptive Language Development

Answer 10

ability to understand what is being said or asked

Question 11

Echolalia

Answer 11

repetition of words and phrases without understanding

Question 12

Telegraphic Speech

Answer 12

speech that contains only the essential words to get the point across

Question 13

Sensory Development

Answer 13

• uses all senses to explore world
• vision progresses
• depth perception matures
• hearing at adult level
• sense of smell matures
• taste discrimination not completely developed

Question 14

Individualization

Answer 14

forming a sense of self and learning to control ones environment lead to emotional lability

Question 15

Egocentrism

Answer 15

focus on self

Question 16

Typical Behaviors of Toddler

Answer 16

• may rely on security item
• aware of gender differences
• may display aggressive behavior
• may show fear of loss of parents and of stranger
• not clear body boundaries

Question 17

Toddlers need how much structured physical activity a day?

Answer 17

30 minutes

Question 18

Toddlers need how much how much unstructured physical activity a day?

Answer 18

1-3 hours

Question 19

How much sleep is needed at 18 months?

Answer 19

13.5 hours

Question 20

How much sleep is needed for 24 months?

Answer 20

13 hours

Question 21

Typical Toddlers Sleep Schedule

Answer 21

Should sleep through the night and one daytime nap

Question 22

At what age do most children discontinue daytime napping?

Answer 22

3 years

Question 23

At what age does a toddler have a full set of primary teeth?

Answer 23

30 months

Question 24

Promoting Self Feeding

Answer 24

• child sized spoon/fork
• seat in high chair or at comfortable height in a secure chair
• never leave unattended
• minimize distractions

Question 25

Common Development Concerns for Toddlers

Answer 25

• toilet teaching
• negativism
• temper tantrums
• thumb sucking and pacifiers
• sibling rivalry
• aggression

Question 26

Signs a Toddler is ready for Toilet Teaching

Answer 26

• regular bowel movement
• express knowledge of need to potty
• diaper is not always wet
• willing to follow instructions
• walks well alone and can pull down pants
• climbs onto potty chair or toilet

Question 27

Teaching Strategies to Minimize Sibling Rivalry

Answer 27

• keep routine as close to normal as possible
• spend individual time w/ toddler on daily basis
• involve toddler in care of baby

Question 28

Role of Parent

Answer 28

Talk and sing to child to encourage conversation and promote language development
Read to toddler everyday