By 9 months, a baby should be able to sit without support. This is an example of which type of change?
What is a physical (motor) milestone?
Type of play is typical for toddlers (12–36 months)?
What is parallel play?
Preschoolers (3–5) often engage in imaginative pretend play which aligns with this Erikson stage.
What is initiative vs. guilt?
A condition involving challenges with attention and impulse control.
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction and communication.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
A common early form of vocal communication.
What is babbling?
A typical way toddlers combine words when speaking.
What are two-word phrases?
A school-age child best benefits from which type of group activity?
What is group play/peer-based play such as kickball?
Name one classroom intervention to support children with ADHD.
What is providing written instructions, extra time, breaks, or reduced distractions?
A social behavior often noted during early interactions.
What is limited eye contact or social reciprocity?
A physical ability that shows increasing control of body movement.
What is rolling over?
A toddler age 2 has a vobaculary of approximately this many words.
What is 300 words?
Preschoolers need about how many hours of sleep per night?
What is 12 hours (with occasional naps)?
A medication category frequently used to manage symptoms.
What are stimulant medications such as methylphenidate?
Name one intervention parents or nurses can use to reduce unacceptable behaviors.
What is setting firm limits, recognizing emotions, or reducing overstimulation?
A primary method infants use to express needs.
What is crying?
An emotional response often seen when communication skills are limited.
What are temper tantrums?
Which vision issue must be detected early in preschoolers to prevent amblyopia?
What is strabismus?
Targets symptoms from multiple angles, improving attention, reducing impulsivity, and supporting performance in the school environment.
What is multimodal therapy?
A safety concern related to environmental or sensory factors.
What is risk for sensory overload?
A reaction commonly seen when a familiar caregiver leaves.
What is separation anxiety?
A skill that shows growing independence in daily activities.
What is beginning self-care such as feeding or dressing?
Priority teaching topic for school-age children due to peer activity and increasing independence
What is accident/injury prevention?
A key nursing responsibility when managing medication therapy.
What is monitoring growth, appetite, and sleep?
Interventions parents or nurses can use to reduce unacceptable behaviors.
What is setting firm limits, recognizing emotions, or reducing overstimulation?