Developmental Milestones Chart Page 8
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13School Aged
Physical
Cognitive
Social
Slow, steady growth:
Use language as a
Friendships are situation
3 -4 inches per year
communication tool
specific
Use physical activities
Perspective taking:
Understands concepts
to develop gross
5-8 yr: can recognize
of right and wrong
and fine motor skills
others’ perspectives,
can’t assume the role of
Rules relied upon to
Motor & perceptual
the other
guide behavior and
motor skills better
8–10 yr: recognize
play, and provide
integrated
difference between
child with structure
behavior and intent; age
and security
10-12 yr: puberty
10-11 yr: can accurately
begins for some
recognize and consider
5-6 yr: believe rules can
children
others’ viewpoints
be changed
Concrete operations:
7-8 yrs: strict adherence
Accurate perception of
to rules
events; rational, logical
thought; concrete
9-10 yrs: rules can be
thinking; reflect upon self
negotiated
and attributes;
understands concepts of
Begin understanding
space, time, dimension
social roles; regards
them as inflexible; can
Can remember events
adapt behavior to fit
from months, or years
different situations;
earlier
practices social roles
More effective coping skills
Takes on more
responsibilities at
Understands how his
home
behavior affects others
Less fantasy play, more
team sports, board
games
Morality: avoid
punishment; self
interested exchanges
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