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The task I have been given to write about is to describe three patterns in each area of development of children from birth to 8 years. I will link each milestone which is ages 0-2, 3-5 and 5-8 with each area of development. The areas of development are physical, intellectual, emotional and social. The development of a child can be affected in a variety of ways for example behavioural problems, environmental factors and psychological factors. I will also be studying my cousin Katie who is 8 years old. Patterns of development There are certain patterns of development children are expected to follow. Although they are expected to follow patterns they do develop at their own rate. There are some factors which effect children's development such as * Amount of attention given to the child by parents and carers for example encouragement and time. * Health problems or genes inherited * Quality of the child's...

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