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ECE 1 Target/Stn 06b
ECE1-06b Newborn and Infants
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reflex | an intensive automatic responses (i.e. rooting, swallowing, grasping) |
| Object permanence | the realization that an object still exists, even if it is out of sight. |
| Attachment (secure attachment) | The bond between a parent or primary caregiver and a child. |
| Separation Anxiety | a child's fear or response to being away from parent or primary caregiver |
| Developmental Milestones | an ability or skill that is usually achieved by a certain age (ie. walking) |
| Stimulating Environment | a space that is colorful and has many items that would motivate a child to grow and learn |
| Gross motor Skills | body movements that use and coordinate large muscles (ie arms and legs) |
| Fine Motor Skill | body movements that use and coordinate the small muscles (ie. the fingers and wrists) |
| Myelin | waxy substance that coats the brain axons & make information easier to transmit |
| Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) | A condition that results in brain damage and other problems due to violent shaking of a baby |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | The unexpected and unexplained death of a baby, usually before 6 months of age. |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) | The detrimental outcome to a baby caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. |
| Cephalocaudal Principle | a child first gains control of the head, then of the arms, then the legs.(head and face in first 2 mo, etc.) |
| Proximodistal Principle | a baby's development proceeds from the center of the body (the core) outward to the extremities. |
| Physical Development | growth of body, coordination and strength; partly dependent on nutrition |
| Cognitive Development | ability to increase knowledge and skill in the brain |
| Social Development | the ability to get along well with others, able to form healthy relationships |
| Emotional Development | the ability to understand what you are feeling, and how to behave appropriately in response to those feelings |
| Moral Development | the ability to know and practice the right behaviors based on a cultural standard of what is right |
| Neglect | A type of child abuse that fails to provide for the needs of the child |
| Cerebral Palsy (BD) | A birth defect that is the result of brain damage before, during or after delivery. |
| Cleft Lip or Palate (BD) | A gap in the lip or roof of the mouth which causes difficulty eating, swallowing, speech and appearance. |
| Cystic Fibrosis (BD) | A hereditary disorder affecting digestion and respiratory system. This disorder can lead to a shortened lifespan. |
| Adrenoleukodystrophy (BD) | A birth defect in which inability to manage fatty acids causes loss of all physical function. |
| Down Syndrome (BD) | A chromosomal disorder present at birth that may include cognitive shortfall, problems with vital organs and poor muscle tone. |
| Muscular Dystrophy (BD) | A usually hereditary disorder that causes progressive weakness and shrinking of muscles |
| Sickle Cell (BD) | A disorder in which malformed red blood cells interfere with the supply of oxygen to the body. |
| Spina Bifida (BD) | A genetic disorder indicated by an incompletely formed spinal cord. |
| Tay Sachs (BD) | A genetic disorder that cause a baby to be unable to process fats in their food. |
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