Child observation project post
A four year old girl was closely observed. At a tender age of 4, the toddler as active and talkative. During the afternoon hours she was calm and collected and she was not engaging hence in the afternoon it was the best time to create a conducive environment for her to sleep. COVID-19 restrictions and regulations do not allow socialization. Thus, the mother has the sole responsibility of taking care of her daughter. More so, due to the long curfew hours, the baby is allowed to play with house items such as rags and contains. Typically of a toddler, the girl realizes that she is an individual separate from the rest of her family members. Therefore, this desire to discover herself makes her to communicate her wants and needs. At the same time she is developing speaking skills to express these wants and needs to the people close to her.
Child Obesity Post and determining ADHD in children post
A busy lifestyle and the increasing use of computer technology are some of the primary causes of a sedentary lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyle is one of the risk factors responsible for causing obesity among children. For instance, busy people do not have the time to fit a healthy meal into their schedule. Video games and the advent arrival social media has left no room for exercising and eating healthy. The most affected population group are children. Children have exchanged actual playing fields with video games and cheap junk food. Unlike the past where the children could only have one soda, in the contemporary society, a children can drink more than on soda each day. Based on confirmed statistics, 15% of children are overweight but this figure jumps to 30% when overweight children are considered among the poor. This is because poor people cannot access fresh healthy food on a daily basis. Also watching too much television is linked to the consumption of a poor diet because the television advertises junk food. Child obesity is measured by body mass index, BMI. BMI combines a child’ weight relative to height and age. BMI picks in 6 grade.
On the other hand, obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease and stroke are some of the underlying causes of untimely death. Data retrieved from behavioral risk assessment facilities unveil the relationship between smoking and childhood obesity. For instance, data shows that women who habitually smoked while pregnant were more likely to conceive babies who would easily become obese. Experts claim that smoking was associated with a sedentary lifestyle such as watching television
Before coming up with conclusion, a parent has to carry out a behavioral analysis, formulate a time frame or period where the child exhibits these symptoms and then visit a pediatrician. Normally children have a short concentration span, however children with ADHD cannot listen and is constantly and most of the time misplace items (Howcast, 2010). These children often make mistakes and cannot retain concentration. Secondly, their energy levels are immensely higher than that of a normal child. For example, the children always fidget, interrupt conversations constantly. Thirdly, the time frame of the behavior is considered before ADHD is diagnosed. If these characteristics have been going on for more than a month, then the chances that the child is suffering from ADHD is high. Fourthly, the parent should take note of the surrounding where the mannerisms take place. If take place in school or at home, it is another condition. Fifth, gauging the seriousness of the matter because ADHD inhibits the relationship between children and other. Lastly visiting a pediatrician will help to rule out other conditions.
References
Howcast. (2010). How to recognize ADHD in children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GIx-JYdLZs
Picdotv. (2009). Childhood obesity in America: The causes (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24oVaeHeBAk
