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Dr Cyril Adonis and Dr Konosoang Sobane reflect on the importance of play in contributing to development of children.
Human Sciences Research Council
In this chapter, we focus on different dimensions of individual human development in order to better understand how young children’s circumstances influence their growth and development, the consequences this has for their lifelong health and development, and how the trajectories of young children growing up in difficult circumstances can be improved.
Human Sciences Research Council
Understanding child growth stages from 18 months to 6 years through structured early learning programs supporting preschool readiness.
The Luminous Learning Minds School
Our study aimed to provide a description of the early childhood development of pediatric burn patients relative to Dutch reference values, using both pre- and post-burn data from the Dutch Development Instrument and the D-score. Data from the Dutch Development Instrument were used to calculate the D-score and age-standardized D-score. Similar to a growth chart, the D-score was used to plot pediatric burn patients’ development relative to Dutch reference values for their age. Pediatric burn patients’ (n = 38) median age at the time of injury was 1.0 (1.0–2.0) years old. Burn size ranged from 1.0% to 36.0% of the total body surface area. Ninety-five percent (± 6.0%) of pediatric burn patients passed each of the age-appropriate developmental milestones at the target age. The mean age-standardized D-score was just above the Dutch average (+0.49 SD [0.18, 0.80]) and did not vary depending on sex (p = 0.06) or burn size (p = 0.41). In conclusion, among pediatric patients aged up to two-and-a-half years old, with non-full thickness burns, development was on track relative to the Dutch reference values. Our findings offer valuable first insights into the early childhood development of pediatric burn patients and may alleviate some parental concerns.
Maxime D Cuijpers, Moniek Akkerman, Martin G. A. Baartmans et al.
The indicators of a child's development are influenced not only by biomedical and prenatal changes, but also by factors such as the environment in which he grows up, family relationships, acquired appropriate skills, which play a key role in the child's socialization. These indicators are closely related to each other, and if any of them is violated, developmental deviations are formed. In evaluating a child's development, in addition to the prenatal and biomedical history, the pediatrician must also consider the child's social environment. Improper organization of medical and psychological care, especially at an early age, increases the percentage of general morbidity and disability in the child population.
Qasanov А.I., Quliyeva Z.M., R.R. Asgerova
Quality early childhood development (ECD) programmes present an opportunity to drastically reduce early health and educational disadvantages for children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Studies have shown that interventions that build on existing and thus familiar community structures have a better chance of success. For instance, basing health and educational interventions on indigenous traditions such as the common African socialisation practices that assign pre-adolescent children to supervise and guide younger peers could enhance the acceptability and success of an intervention.
Pamela Akinyi Wadende, Henriette Zeidler
INTRODUCTION: In South Africa, early childhood development (ECD) in rural areas is challenged by the lack of a centre-based programme and because the ECD practitioners are inadequately trained. The Crosstrainer Programme (CTP) may be a centre-based early childhood development programme that could address this challenge. Consequently, the aim of this study is not to prove, but to determine the level of efficacy of the CTP on the development of three to four year old children in the rural Mahikeng areas METHOD: An experimental trial was conducted. The ECDC (Early Childhood Development Criteria) were used to test the children (49 from 17 ECD centres RESULTS: Both Section A: Cognitive SRRA (School Readiness Risk Areas) and Section B: Fine Motor Coordination were improved by the CTP. However, Section C: Gross Motor Coordination showed no improvement by the CTP CONCLUSIONS: The CTP proved valuable in the improvement of the Cognitive SRRA and even more so on the fine motor development of the population group. It is recommended that activities directed at gross motor development should be increased and amplified in the programme. Further studies on the CTP regarding the development of the children and the occupational enablement of the ECD practitioners are recommended Key words: Early childhood development; ECD; Crosstrainer Programme; CTP; occupational therapy; early learning programme; rural ECD centres; ECD practitioners
Danette de Villiers, Adeleigh Homan, Cornel van Rooyen
The likelihood of a newborn child dying before their fifth birthday (under-5 mortality rate) is universally acknowledged as a reflection of the social, economic, health, and environmental conditions in which children (and the rest of society) live, but little is known about the likelihood of a newborn child having a lifelong disability before their fifth birthday if he or she survives. Available data show that globally the likelihood of a child having a disability before their fifth birthday was ten times higher than the likelihood of dying (377·2 vs 38·2 per 1000 livebirths) in 2019. However, disability funding declined by 11·4% between 2007 and 2016, and only 2% of the estimated US$79·1 billion invested in early childhood development during this period was spent on disabilities. This funding pattern has not improved since 2016. This paper highlights the urgent need to prioritise early childhood development for the beneficiaries of global child survival initiatives who have lifelong disabilities, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, as envisioned by the Sustainable Development Goals agenda. This endeavour would entail disability-focused programming and monitoring approaches, economic analysis of interventions services, and substantial funding to redress the present inequalities among this cohort of children by 2030.
Bolajoko Olubukunola Olusanya, Nem Yun Boo, M.K.C. Nair et al.
This study investigates the socioeconomic determinants of early childhood development (ECD) in Pakistan by utilizing the data of sixth wave of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted in the four provinces of the country. The findings of the study reveal that mother's education, father's education, economic status of the household as measured by household's wealth index quintile, region of residence (province), child's gender, disability, nutrition and the practices used by the adult members of the household to discipline child are important determinants of ECD. The study highlights the crucial role of family background and importance of addressing the issue of malnutrition to foster child development.
Shahla Akram, Feroz Zahid, Zahid Pervaiz
Summary In China, low levels of early childhood development (ECD) in rural areas may inhibit economic development as the nation attempts to transition from a middle-income manufacturing-based economy to a high-income innovation economy. This paper surveys the recent literature on ECD among children ages 0-3 years in rural China, including rates of developmental delays, causes of delays, and implications for the future of China's economy. Recent studies have found high rates of developmental delays among young children in rural China and point to poor nutrition and psychosocial stimulation as the primary causes. This review highlights the need for large-scale ECD interventions in rural China to raise human capital and support future economic growth.
Sarah‐Eve Dill, Yue Ma, Andrew Sun et al.
