Lecture: Supporting Children's Development

To provide a child with the most suitable developmental environment, it is helpful to raise parents' awareness of the child's functional abilities, prerequisites for activities, and age-appropriate development. This enables better understanding of children's behavior, the creation of the best opportunities for their individual mental and physical growth, and early recognition of the need for intervention.

A child's functional ability is influenced not only by their environment but also by their individual sensory sensitivity. A deeper understanding of these influences helps to support the child’s well-being, development, and strengthens the relationship between child and adult.

Topics:

You will get an overview of children's developmental stages and daily activities that support growth.
You will learn how to recognise a child's individual needs and offer activities tailored to those needs.
The connections between the environment and a child's behaviour will be explained, including potential sensory differences and how the environment affects their abilities and development.
You'll receive guidance on how to make environmental adjustments that enhance functional ability.
Ideas for meaningful activities with children will be shared, along with explanations of their impact.
Examples will be given of how children's behaviour relates to their ability to cope with various activities.

Some of the topics covered include:

Why it’s important for babies to put things in their mouths and explore through mess.
How rolling down a hill as a toddler relates to the ability to focus.
Why developing literacy isn't just about practising writing but also requires climbing and playing ball.
How climbing relates to speech development, and how swinging is linked to mathematical skills.
Possible reasons why a child might struggle to sit still and tips for helping them focus better on tasks, and much more.