Pediatrics Module 3: Well-Child Checks

The four areas of development that are assessed during well-child checks: physical/motor skills, cognitive skills, language skills, and behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health.

The goal of regular well-child checks is to identify developmental delays in children early on and provide appropriate interventions or support.

Development follows a predictable pattern and milestones are measurable, meaning we can track children's progress and identify any potential issues.

Factors that can influence how children develop, including things like genetics, health conditions, the environment they grow up in, and their social interactions.

These are significant events in a child's early life that can lead to stress and potentially affect their development later on. Examples include maltreatment, poverty, and family instability.

Negative consequences of ACEs on children's development, including emotional, social, and cognitive difficulties.

Indicators that health and well-being are influenced by social factors like poverty, discrimination, and access to resources. These factors can affect child development.

Understanding how these factors can influence a child's development allows us to provide appropriate support and interventions.

Early childhood programs like Head Start help improve health, learning, social skills, and school readiness.

Regular well-child checkups (WCCs) aim to prevent illness and track a child's growth and development.

Well-child checks include immunizations, discussions about safety and nutrition, and tracking milestones like social behaviors and learning.

Standardized developmental screening tools should be used at specific ages during well-child checks to identify any developmental concerns.

Gross motor milestones in infancy are key indicators of a child's progress in physical development.

A standardized tool used to assess a child's developmental progress across various domains such as communication, fine motor skills, and problem solving.

The ability to use the thumb and forefinger to pick up small objects.

A set of guidelines outlining expected developmental milestones for infants and toddlers, such as feeding, sleeping, and elimination patterns.

A medical history that includes information about a child's birth, medical conditions, family health, and social environment.

A condition where a child's growth and development are delayed, leading to shorter stature compared to peers.

A comprehensive assessment of a child's health status, including measurements like weight, height, and vital signs.

Visual representations used to monitor a child's growth over time by plotting their height, weight, and head circumference.

A type of developmental screening tool that uses a checklist to assess a child's progress in different areas, including communication, gross motor skills, and personal-social skills.

Well-child checks (WCCs) are regular health appointments for children to prevent illness and track their growth and development.

WCCs include immunizations to protect from diseases, discussions about safety and nutrition, and tracking developmental milestones such as social behaviors and learning.

Standardized developmental screening tools help identify any potential developmental delays or concerns in children.

Early childhood programs, like Head Start, contribute to improved health outcomes, increase learning and social skills, and enhance school readiness.

Gross motor skills refer to the ability to control large muscle movements, like crawling, walking, and running. These skills develop progressively in infants.

The four domains of childhood development: physical/motor skills, cognitive skills, language skills, and behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health.

The goal of regular well-child checks is to identify potential developmental delays in children early on and provide appropriate interventions or support.

Negative consequences of ACEs on children's development, including emotional, social, and cognitive difficulties.

Early childhood programs like Head Start help improve health, learning, social skills, and school readiness.