Developmental milestone
Developmental Milestone
A Developmental Milestone (pronunciation: /dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɪlstəʊn/) is a significant event or skill that a child achieves as part of their developmental process. These milestones are used as a measure to determine a child's growth and development.
Etymology
The term "Developmental Milestone" is derived from the words "developmental", which refers to the process of growing or developing, and "milestone", which is a significant stage or event in the development of something.
Related Terms
- Gross Motor Skills: These are the abilities required to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling, and other activities.
- Fine Motor Skills: These are the abilities required to control the small muscles of the body for precise movements, such as picking up small objects or holding a spoon.
- Cognitive Development: This refers to the development of thinking, problem solving, and memory in a child.
- Social-Emotional Development: This refers to the development of a child's ability to interact with others and manage their emotions.
- Language Development: This refers to the development of a child's ability to communicate and understand language.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Developmental milestone
- Wikipedia's article - Developmental milestone
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