Virtual child part 1

Assignment
A Critical Path for the Virtual Child

Nasim Khan
Student ID-300621777
Course code- ECEP- 103
Section-001
Date- November 08, 2011
Instructor- Chris Cadiewx

Nasim Khan Student ID#300621777

Table of content

Sl. No. Description Page No.
1. Part – A 03

2. Part – B 10

3. Part – C 14

4. Bibliography 17

5. Self Evaluation 18

6. Reports of Virtual Child Annexure-1

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Part A:
The Infant Age (0-4 Months)
My baby’s physical, social/emotional and intellectual domains of the developmental milestones patterns. Is it typical?

Developmental Answer Proof Example
Domain (My original thoughts) (Examples from my reports) (My references)
I believe that even Sarah was born about four Normal birth weight is 6.6 to 7.9
though Sarah was a weeks earlier. Her birth weight pounds, and low birth weight is less
premature baby, but was five pounds. Her APGAR than 5.5 pound). Normal APGAR
Physical the Physical score was 6. She seemed score is 7. Typical 3-month babies
developmental healthy otherwise. After five eat well. Body immune system
progress is quite days, her APGAR score had develops during that time. They
typical. increased from six to eight. For sleep 14-15 hours a day, and the
the first week or so she wasn’t sleeping pattern is more
very hungry and actually lost a manageable. They can follow the
little weight. However, Sarah moving objects around them. (Kail &
has started to suck more milk Zolner,2009:p101-107)
from breast, and gained some
weight back. At 3month, Sarah
was often drowsy, and even
when awoke, she spent a lot of
time calmly examining objects
or gazing quietly at people.
I think the social/ She had a particularly piercing A basic cry starts softly then
emotional cry. Sarah slept virtually most of gradually became more intense and
developmental the time, only woke when usually occurred when she was
Social / Emotional milestones of Sarah are hungry, cold or wet. I noticed hungry or tired. It may be either
same as a typical baby. that Sarah’s crying was rhythmic mad cry, a more intense version of a
and moderately loud when she basic cry, or a pain cry beginning
was hungry. When she awoke with sudden, long burst of crying,
she spent a lot of time calmly followed by a long pause, and
examining objects or gazing gasping. (Kail & Zolner,2009:p101-
quietly at people. Sarah smiled 107)
at familiar people, laughed
when saw funny things.

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It seems that the Sarah has started to suck more They can respond to sounds of
intellectual milk from breast, and gained voice, rattle and bell. Vision of
development of Sarah some weight back. Sarah children goes through many changes
Intellectual is almost perfect as a showed more intense interest in during the first months. At first she
typical baby. her surroundings. She had a lot would see edges of things because
of cute little habits. Sarah could center of her visual field is still
focus her eyes on me. I noticed blurred.
that Sarah could learn a thing or He would like to look at objects held
two, so I showed her the toy, about 20-35 cm in front of him, just
such as rattles mobiles. At that the right distance for watching the
time she looked at those for face while feeding or holding.
reaching of them. Baby focuses on faces of mother
and other strangers.
By one month she would be able to
focus on things as far as 90cm (3 ft).
http://www.effective-parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-development-
1.html

The Infant Age (5-8 Months)

Sarah had some digestion Sarah had problems with The child at 4 month can rollback on
problems, however her indigestion and diarrhoea, its tummy, and can move the eyes to
development was seemed and seemed prone to follow a person. She can creep, sit
Physical typical for her age catching colds. Naturally she upright without support, and can
did not have much appetite, stand for a short period.
and cried a lot during these
illness periods. http://www.effective-parenting-
She could crawl, sit, and tips.com/intellectual-development-
standing up, but could not 1.html
walk.
To establish a regular bed
time and sleep through the
night, I put her well fed and
with cleaned diapers at the
same time every night, and
ignored crying unless it went
on more than ten minutes.
She learnt to go to bed on
time.

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The features with Sarah Sarah cried sometimes when The baby can recognize her parents,
indicate that she is I put her to bed at night even and becomes anxious of strangers.
socially/ emotionally though she was obviously She would become much more
Social / Emotional typical for age like any sleepy. She recognized me, clingy and anxious when separated
other child. had preference on me than from mother. Reassure her with lots
others, and was a little of love and attention and eventually
reluctant to part me at she would realize that parents will
daycare, and starts crying. come back.
However, she got it over
quickly after I left. http://www.effective-parenting-
1.html

I found her developing Sarah showed signs of Her understanding of language
cognitive skills typical for a independence. She seemed developed faster than her ability to
child for her age. to have little goal that talk.
Intellectual involved two steps planning The child is keen to communicate,
ahead. I encouraged her to and try to make different sounds
point to toys and keep trying with his mouth.
to get those were out of The baby tries to concentrate on any
reach. activity if demonstrated, and if
encouraged.

http://www.effective-parenting-
1.html

The Infant Years (9-12 Months)

Sarah’s development is Sarah was ill several times from By 9 months of age, many infants
consistent with a typical colds or digestive upset. The get themselves into a sitting
child of her age. doctor advised keeping her away position on their own, and can also
Physical from sick people, and checking pull to a stand while holding onto
out a new food for a few days to furniture- the obvious first step
test for allergies. At the age of 12, towards walking.
Sarah still had occasional Children’s growth is dramatic
problems with indigestion, but during first year. They grow taller,
could tolerate. and their heads get bigger.
Sarah is an efficient crawler and http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/co
started stepping to walk. ntent/special/hw251065.html
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I observed Sarah’s When Sarah became upset, it was Babies start to show their
emotional development, difficult to soothe her down. emotions and how they feel about
matched these with Sometimes she accepted her other people. They start to know
Social / reliable references, and embraces and sometimes pushed that when mom goes away, she
Emotional found that Sarah is me away. will come back.
growing as a typical child. They start to understand they are a
She readily adapted to the new person, and can recognize
people. She made eye contact, themselves in the mirror.
smiled at them, and vocalized to
them quite a bit. Sarah had They have developed some
typical emotional reactions for definite ideas about likes and
her age, such as fear of total dislikes- they may kick and resist
strangers, separation anxiety and change or other restrictions to
a quick, loud cry when upset or in their freedom.
pain. They are clingy and wary of
strangers. They smile and babble
and try to engage others in
conversation.

http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/co
ntent/special/hw251065.html

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.a
u/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Chil
d_development_%284%29_nine_t
o_12_months?open

Sarah’s intellectual At the age 12, Sarah started to Babies try to find hidden objects.
development is like a explore her environment eagerly. They try out new actions to reach
typical child. She clearly understood a couple the same goal, or change old
Intellectual of dozen words. actions through trial and error.

Sarah recently pronounced her They develop stronger memory
first clear word and pointed at skills. Enjoy looking at pictures.
the object in question. She was Point to the correct parts of the
able to find the object even after body, and know that smaller
long delays, and seemed to think objects fit into larger ones.
that as a great game.
http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/
you-and-your-toddler-0-
36/toddler-development/ages-9-
12-months/cognitive-
development.html
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The Toddler Years (2 Years old)

Sarah is physically like any At 18 month, Sarah had a Toddlers gain control and
typical girl of her age. tremendous drive to use her coordination and become steady
motor skills. She learned to walk. walkers, and then climbing,
Physical I had to keep an eye on Sarah running, and jumping. They can
because she might quickly toddle walk around obstacles and walk
off into the crowd at public places more erect. They Squats for long
or even into the street. Sarah periods while playing.
usually preferred quiet activities Often achieves toilet training
such as looking at her picture during this year although accidents
books with an adult sitting in my should still be expected. The child
lap and playing with toys, or will indicate readiness for toilet
playing with objects such as training.
puzzles, blocks, or other toys. I They throw large ball underhand
went along with Sarah’s interests, without losing balance, and hold
but also introduced some more small cup or tumbler in one hand.
exciting games such as playing Stacks four to six objects on top of
catch or climbing on the one another.
equipment at the park. Uses feet to propel wheeled riding
Sarah experienced a scary toys.
accident in which she went off a
curb in the park and got http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
scratched off. Since then she wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
avoided riding her “Hot wheels” 24-months-overview
tricycle.
She was toilet trained by the age http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
2 years. She rarely had accidents. _development_stages#Physical_5

I checked Sarah’s social/ Sarah sometimes talked to Toddlers form strong emotional
emotional development herself or makes the dolls and toy attachments and often feel uneasy
with other reliable figurines and talked to each when they are separated from
Social/ reference sources, and I other. Sarah was very outgoing their loved ones. This sets the
Emotional found a normal healthy and friendly with new people. stage for conflict, confusion, and
social/ emotional Sarah’s communication skills occasional breakdowns. Continues
development of Sarah grew very well, she could speak to use physical aggression if
during this age period. mostly in three to four word frustrated or angry.
sentences. Temper tantrums likely to peak
Sarah has shown some during this year; extremely difficult
interesting new behaviour. Some to reason with during a tantrum.
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things I noticed her shy smiles Impatient. Enjoys "helping" with
when asked to be in photographs, household chores; imitates
looking guilty when she broke everyday activities: may try to
something, and embarrassment toilet a stuffed animal, feed a doll.
when she had a potty accident. "Bossy" with parents and
She knew her gender at age 2 caregivers; orders them around,
years, and preferred to categorize makes demands, expects
behaviour and objects suited for immediate compliance from
boys and girls. She preferred adults.
playing with girls, but got along Watches and imitates the play of
pretty well with boys. other children, but seldom
Sarah was initially excited with interacts directly; plays near
her move to new day care, but others, often choosing similar toys
became clinging and excited and activities.
within one week. Offers toys to other children, but is
She often got frustrated, started usually possessive of playthings;
whining and turned to me for still tends to hoard toys.
help. Sometimes Sarah became Making choices is difficult; wants it
resistant to my requests for both ways.
cooperation. For example, she Often defiant; shouting "no"
says “no”, or refuses things that becomes automatic.
she accepted before such as food
or bath time. I realized that these http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
new emotions are related to her wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
developing self awareness. 24-months-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
_development_stages#Physical_5

I found Sarah’s intellectual Sarah just turned 15 months of Children start at this age to think,
development at this age age, and I noticed that she often learn, and remember recent
typical for a girl child of studied things in her environment events and actions. They can
Intellectual her age. and performed simple little understand symbols, imitate,
"experiments" with them, almost imagine, and pretend.
like a little scientist. For example, At 15 to 18 months, a typical
she built a little mount of dirt and toddler understands 10 times
then studied the effects of more words than he or she can
pouring water on it. In 19 month, speak. By the second birthday,
Sarah’s language skills developed most toddlers can say about 50 to
rapidly. Sarah seemed to know 100 words.
names of an unusual number for Children begin to use objects for
things. Sometimes I heard her purposes other than intended. Can
taking to herself as she played do simple classification tasks based
alone in her room. In 19 month, on single dimension (separates toy
Sarah was able to imitate actions dinosaurs from toy cars).
or words that she had seen or Children can attend to self-
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heard days before. Sarah also selected activities for longer
seems to be aware of basic periods of time and can discover
categories, such as big or little, cause and effect.
and blue or red- I could tell They know where familiar persons
because of the way she sorted should be, note their absence, and
her toys. In 24 month, Sarah find a hidden object by looking in
could remember recent last hiding place first.
experiences, and provided simple
descriptions of what happened. http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
Sarah’s communication skills wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
were growing up. She could 24-months-overview
speak three and four word
sentences. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
_development_stages#Physical_5

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Part B

The Infant years (Birth to 12 Months Old)
Identify specific health and safety considerations that you will have to consider during the infant years.
How will you address these issues?

Fall prevention:

Sarah had a scary fall from her tricycle, and got scratched. It is a common
problem with children. It is required to keep the infant’s nursery safe by removing
hazards to minimize risk and installing safety devices. I always tried my level best
to make my house infant-friendly in respect of health and safety by using extra
safety devices. I have installed window guards and stops, and use children-safe
screens keep bugs out. I secured safety gates at the top and bottom of every room. I
always strap Sarah into high chairs, infant carriers, swings and strollers.
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/at-home/ retrieved on Nov 03, 2011

Choking and suffocation prevention:

I attentively learnt from children safety books and videos that there are
simple things around the house that increase the risk of choking, suffocation and
strangulation for infants. I found Sarah always crawled around on the floor,
grabbed cords that were within reach and constantly put things in her mouth. I
always removed pillow, and soft blanket from her crib, because those can cover her
face that cause choking, and suffocation.

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Poison Prevention:
Poisoning is a serious illness. Poisoning can occurs when someone eats or
drinks a hazardous product. Younger children, especially infants, are at greatest
risk for domestic accidental poisoning by medicines, cosmetics, cleaning supplies,
art supplies, and pesticides. Nearly 64% of poisoning incident occur in the age 1to
4 months age children. I was always careful to protect those things beyond Sarah’s
potential reach.
(Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p 230)

Car Seat Safety:
Car accident is a very important cause of child death. I followed the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations (March 2011) to keep
Sarah rear facing up to at least the second birthday for the best possible protection.
Some parents argued with me with the old rule of “12 months and 20 pounds"
when turning their child forward-facing in the car. I travel always keeping Sarah in
a rear-facing child safety seat in a back seat for as long as possible. I was always
careful to protect my baby from the car accident. (SafeKids website)
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/on-the-way/ retrieved on Nov 03,
2011

Prevent Diarrhoea:
Diarrhoea and other infections are common killers for infants. In children, it
is the commonest symptom of gastroenteritis. My doctor gave me counseling after
Sarah’s birth about it. Breast feeding boost children’s defense against diseases,
prevents diarrhoea, increases ties with mother and helps to develop the chewing
muscles. For this reason, I practiced exclusive breast feeding to Sarah up to 4-6
months. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p 173)
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The Toddler Years (2 Years Old)
Have there been any environmental events that you think might have influenced your child’s
development?
Does this create any health or safety concerns for your toddler?

Proper Nutrition:
In the second year of life, most infants make a transition from breast milk or
formula to cow’s milk. At this age children should drink homogenized milk.
Children at that age need the fat from whole milk for brain development. I was
very cautious to provide proper nutrition for my baby. (Pimento & Kernested,
2010:p 230)
Drowning:
Drowning is the second highest causes of childhood mortality and morbidity.
Toddlers can unbelievably be drowned in tiny water pool. Outdoor drowning on a
body of water is possible if a child falls through thin and melting ice during winter.
Another possible hazard is an open door that leaves to the play room to the
washroom. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p369) For this reason a secured the doors
in childproof manner when Sarah was a toddler.
Burns:
Childs are not mini-adults. Their skin is thinner and softer than skin of
adults. Toddlers are susceptible to scald from hot tap water, and drinking soups or
hot beverages as they cannot realize the danger of hot liquids and other burns
hazards. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p369) For this reason, I was alert when
Sarah was of two years old.

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Falls and slips:

Falls are the commonest cause of childhood injury in different settings. Falls
at the playground are common and can be serious and life threatening. Sarah once
slipped from her “hot wheels” tricycle, and got scarred. From that incidence I
became very careful about her playing and any possibility of falls. (Pimento &
Kernested, 2010:p371) Toddlers also slip on wet surfaces, and get injured. That is
why, I always keep my floors dry where Sarah can move and play.
Immunization:

Toddlers are very susceptible to respiratory, skin and other infections.
Immunization support toddler’s health and safety. I completed Sarah’s
immunization schedule in due time, however I checked with her family doctor
about availability and necessity for any new and emerging immunization (Pimento
& Kernested, 2010:p123).

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Part C
The Pre-School and School Age
My prediction about what might happen to my virtual child, Sarah, in the preschool and school age years.
Why do I think these things might happen?

Developmental Evidence (Why I Predict) Prediction References
Domain
I have reared her up from My prediction for the upcoming years is Pimento, B., &
birth to twenty four that she will continue to grow with her Kernested, D. (2010).
months, and experienced typical gross motor skills in running, Healthy Foundation in
Physical her physical, social, climbing, and jumping. She will get back Early Childhood
emotional, and on the tricycle, and eventually ride a Settings. Toronto:
intellectual development bicycle, without the fear of falling off and Nelson, pxv
at different age levels. I hurting herself.
can now gaze that what In regards to fine motor, she will get the Kail, Z., & Zolner, T.
might happen to my hang of building replicated block towers, (2009). Children: A
virtual child in the colour within the lines, and copy shapes Chronological
preschool and school age making the objects available to her. Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
years. By age 5, she could go to the toilet alone, New Jersey: Pearson,
managing all aspects of dressing, p229-230.
In spite of her premature undressing, wiping, and hand washing
birth, occasional bouts of though , about 30% of healthy 4-year-old http://www.merckma
indigestion, and cold, my children and 10% of 6-year-old children nuals.com/home/child
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development, specifically bladder control. eschool_and_school-
with gross and fine Doubling the child's height at age 24 aged_children/physica
motor, during the infant months fairly accurately predicts adult l_development.html
and toddler years. height.
While her fine motor skills continue to
improve during the school year ages, I http://www.nlm.nih.
predict my child will be able to tie up her gov/medlineplus/en
laces, and cut with scissors.
cy/article/002017.ht
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Sarah, secondary sex characteristics November 04, 2011
include:
• Breast development
• Underarm and pubic hair growth
She readily engaged with Sarah would be very outgoing and http://urbanext.illinois
visitors with smiles, and friendly with others. She would share her .edu/babysitting/age-
Social / good eye contact. She belongings with friends. Peer acceptance school.html. © 2011
Emotional showed immediate signs becomes more important during the University of Illinois
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of wanting to get down school-age years. She would like to join Board of Trustees
and approach or beheld. organized groups of her own sex, and
She seemed at ease with take part in certain group behaviours and
the examiner throughout activities. http://www.nlm.nih.g
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or emotional during the competition. She may like Kail, Z., & Zolner, T.
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She felt shy when broke competition. She would begin to take Chronological
anything. responsibility for her own actions. Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
Sarah played freely with New Jersey: Pearson,
other children, and p107-110
shared her toys.
Intellectual development For cognitive/intellectual development, I
of Sarah is almost perfect predict my child will be more
as a typical baby. experimental in her environment, and http://www.merckma
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surroundings. She had a reality. She might realize that the day is New Jersey: Pearson
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Sarah could learn a thing would become more complex. By this development-1.html
or two, so I showed her time, she could be increasingly able to
the toy, such as rattles focus on more than one aspect of an
mobiles. At that time she event or situation at the same time. For
looked at those for example, at school-aged children she
reaching of them. might appreciate that a tall, slender
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container can hold the same amount of
water as a short, broad one. Her mother
can be angry at her but can still love her.
Also, I predict that she will begin to have
a longer attention span and concentrate
for longer periods. I predict this because
when she was a toddler she was able to
stay on task.

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Kail, Z., & Zolner, T. (2009). Children: A Chronological Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson

Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2010). Healthy Foundation in Early Childhood
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Self Evaluation

I have done my research on my virtual child development up to 24 months. I
tried to gather information about Sarah as much as I could. I tried to provide wide a
clear idea about her physical, social/ emotional, and intellectual development.

I believe my strength was to get into the depth in my research and to pull out
the information about Sarah’s development of each level of age. Also as a mother I
am experienced to rear up children. I applied my affection, devotion, and
experience to support developing Sarah’s physical, social/ emotional, and
intellectual development. Through this program I learned more using the computer,
citation and referencing adopting APA format, and paraphrasing documents. I
could upgrade my computer skills while doing this assignment.

This research work was very much challenging for me too. The main reason
is that English is my second language; sometimes I faced difficulty to understand
some technical terms, descriptions and explanations.

I had to work very hard to complete my research work. In order to submit it
within deadline, I had to be more organized, time sensitive, and skilled in computer
literacy. I became more knowledgeable to rear up a baby, more informative about
their daily needs, their requirement for support by knowing their development
milestones at each age level.

Finally, I strongly believe, this hands-on experience would help me to be a
successful Early Childhood Educator.

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