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Growth and Developmental Assessment is an important procedure of pediatric care carried out for children. This procedure is recommended procedure that tells the various aspects concerning the physical and mental growth and development of a child.

Growth refers to an increase in the physical size of the whole body or any of its parts

It is simply a quantitative change in the Child's body

Development refers to a progressive increase in skill capacity of function. It is a qualitative change in the child’s functioning.

Importance of Developmental Assessments

Developmental assessment is highly important for evaluating the performance of a child and their ability to function normally across various spheres.

• Knowing what to expect of a particular child at any given age.
• Gaining a better understanding of the reasons behind illnesses.
• Helping in formulating the plan of care.
• Helping in parents' education to achieve optimal growth & development at each stage.
• Carrying out developmental assessments will help in diagnosing any disability in the child, either in learning or in normal
• Functioning in various spheres. The result can be used for providing support in the form of government funding and school funds for addressing the requirements of the child.

Factors Affecting Growth and Development

The integrated nature of growth and maturation is largely maintained by a constant interaction of genes, hormones, nutrients and other factors. These factors also influence physical performance.

Biological influences

• Genetic
• Intelligence
• Pre and postnatal conditions
• Sex- commonly girls learns faster to walk, speak compare to boys.
• Hormonal influences
• Temperament

psychologic influences :-

• bonding
• attachment

social and environmental factors :

• familial condition
• order of birth
• handicaps
• mothering
• environment