Toddler Stages

Question 1

Cognitive Development

Answer 1

Toddler are in the sensorimotor stage, they learn from experimentation and hands on learning
Object permanence is developed at this stage, or the concept that an object doesn’t disappear forever when it is removed from sight

Question 2

Psychosocial Development

Answer 2

Toddlers are in the Autonomy v. Shame stage
This is a egocentric period- focus is on self rather than others
The child must feel secure and have control over its own body, in order to develop will
Toddlers engage in parallel and symbolic play at this stage

Question 3

Assessment

Answer 3

Work from more comfortable aspects of the assessment to the more uncomfortable aspects, saving things like the ears for last
Still measuring height, weight, and head circumference and charting growth on growth curve

Question 4

Growth

Answer 4

Half of adult height by 2 years of age
90% of head size by 2
Growth slows between 12-24 months
Body begins to look more like adult proportions

Question 5

Potty Training

Answer 5

Begin potty training around 18 months
Want child to:
Remain dry for 2 hours, not including naps
Recognize when they are going to the bathroom
Have the ability to walk, pull pants up and down, and get on/off toilet with minimal assistance
Want to use the toilet

Have patience and choose your battles!

Question 6

Mortality

Answer 6

Developmental factors:
Limited knowledge, Distracted, Curious, Running and more active
Physiologic factors
Accidental injury:
Falls, Burns, MVA, Drowning
Non Accidental injury, like abuse