Q: Good day i'm looking for a child development centre or doctor that can assess my daughter speech, she's 2years 2months. we are based in johannesburg. thank you?

Call one of the pediatric hospitals or medical schools in Johannesburg and ask for the Child Development Center. They will have a variety of experts on staff that can assess the child's development and assess areas associated with delays found, such as an audiologist evaluation if there is a speech delay. You need to do some of the leg work in finding out what's available where you live!

Q: Child development and psychological child development my baby lives w his mom renting a room at 1 family home. the couple that own the house has 1 kid almost 3 yrs old. my baby is 2.3 yrs old. i see already that there is a huge conflict of interest. two m

Do you plan to use the response for custody purposes? I always wonder, because invariably there will some variability between the information provided by each parent. While, not ideal, what needs to be balanced into the equation is if your toddler's mother is consistent with him; if she takes care of his needs and if she is able to show him love. When a child's parents aren't together; often the situation isn't ideal; but people do the best they can. If you believe that your child's situation isn't ideal; are there things you can think of to help his mother with a solution?

Q: How can health affect a childs development?

A child's general health can definitely affect a child's development, both neurologically and physically. Chronic malnutrition or specific nutritional deficiencies or serious health problems and their treatments (cancer, cystic fibrosis, etc.) can have profound affects on a child.

Q: Curious to know if my tbi and several resulting health issues would transfer to a child if i become pregnant. also i'm on several medications for pain and doc says if they are stopped before birth than no issue but concerned about the development ?

A TBI or any related issues can not be transferred to a baby through pregnancy. To give information regarding safety of pain medications, I'd have to know what they are. However if it is at all possible, it is recommended to not take narcotic pain medication during pregnancy.

Q: I've had a bufalo hump since i was a young child. my health has always been bad but i don't have cushings. what else can cause bufalo hump from early life through to adulthood. thank you?

Bufalo hump may be due to skeletal deformity like that of the upper spine. It is best to ask your personal doctor that has examined you to tell you why you have the deformity because in view of many causes of bufalo hump, you may not find what is causing yours unless you are examined.

Q: My mom is 50 and lost her insurance neiborhood health plan once i turned 18 cause i'm her last child she doesn't work how can she get health insurance?

What a timely question! health insurance exchanges or marketplaces are being set up as part of the affordable care act (aka obamacare) which should hit the market on october 1st. Check out https://www.Healthcare.Gov/what-is-the-health-insurance-marketplace/. In the meantime, check out http://alvinblin.Blogspot.Com/p/low-cost-medicaldentalpharmacy-options.Html for low cost or even free medical care.

Question 1

What is the definition or description of: child development?

Accepted Answer

Through observations of groups of kids, normative stages have been established for children, i.e. We know the approximate ages that kids begin to sit up, walk, talk, use the potty, and make compromises socially. In referring to these established norms, parents and professionals can see if individual kids are within the expected range of physical and psychological development.

Question 2

Can levothroid pills during pregnacy lead to child development issues?

Accepted Answer

Untreated thyroid disease may create some complications.  Congenital hypothyroid(low) can lead to retardation but is usually screened for in the newborn nursery in the U.S.

Question 3

How is child development impacted by having a stay-at-home mom as opposed to a working mom?

Accepted Answer

The most important aspect in a child's development is providing a stimulating environment and interaction with other people, including kids their own age.  This can be achieved in both situations of a stay-at-home mom (reading, interactive play, Mom & Me groups) or working mom (daycare centers, family members).  Regular check-ups with the pediatrician also assess proper development in toddlers.

Question 4

Is there any websites or cartoons that help with child development ? i'm looking for some that help small children learn faster .

Accepted Answer

Viewing tv/videos actually delays language development in kids < 2 years old, so the american academy of pediatrics recommends no viewing till 2, then a maximum of 2 hours/day screen time & no tv/electronics in a child's bedroom. Parental reciprocal social interaction & communication are vital. Read, play, talk & interact with children even if you choose to  use electronic "learning " programs.

Question 5

Good day

i'm looking for a child development centre or doctor that can assess my daughter speech, she's 2years 2months.
we are based in johannesburg.

thank you?

Accepted Answer

Call one of the pediatric hospitals or medical schools in Johannesburg  and ask for the Child Development Center. They will have a variety of experts on staff that can assess the child's development and assess areas associated with delays found,  such as an audiologist evaluation if there is a speech delay. You need to do some of the leg work in finding out what's available where you live!

Question 6

Child development and psychological child development my baby lives w his mom renting a room at 1 family home. the couple that own the house has 1 kid almost 3 yrs old. my baby is 2.3 yrs old. i see already that there is a huge conflict of interest. two m

Accepted Answer

Do you plan to use the response for custody purposes?  I always wonder, because invariably there will some variability between the information provided by each parent.  While, not ideal, what needs to be balanced into the equation is if your toddler's mother is consistent with him; if she takes care of his needs and if she is able to show him love.  When a child's parents aren't together; often the situation isn't ideal; but people do the best they can. If you believe that your child's situation isn't ideal; are there things you can think of to help his mother with a solution?

Question 7

How can health affect a childs development?

Accepted Answer

A child's general health can definitely affect a child's development, both neurologically and physically. Chronic malnutrition or specific nutritional deficiencies or serious health problems and their treatments (cancer, cystic fibrosis, etc.) can have profound affects on a child.

Question 8

Curious to know if my tbi and several resulting health issues would transfer to a child if i become pregnant. also i'm on several medications for pain and doc says if they are stopped before birth than no issue but concerned about the development ?

Accepted Answer

A TBI or any related issues can not be transferred to a baby through pregnancy.  To give information regarding safety of pain medications, I'd have to know what they are.  However if it is at all possible, it is recommended to not take narcotic pain medication during pregnancy.

Question 9

I've had a bufalo hump since i was a young child. my health has always been bad but i don't have cushings. what else can cause bufalo hump from early life through to adulthood. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Bufalo hump may be due to skeletal deformity like that of the upper spine. It is best to ask your personal doctor that has examined you to tell you why you have the deformity because in view of many causes of bufalo hump, you may not find what is causing yours unless you are examined.

Question 10

My mom is 50 and lost her insurance neiborhood health plan once i turned 18 cause i'm her last child she doesn't work how can she get health insurance?

Accepted Answer

What a timely question! health insurance exchanges or marketplaces are being set up as part of the affordable care act (aka obamacare) which should hit the market on october 1st. Check out https://www.Healthcare.Gov/what-is-the-health-insurance-marketplace/. In the meantime, check out http://alvinblin.Blogspot.Com/p/low-cost-medicaldentalpharmacy-options.Html for low cost or even free medical care.

How does health affect child development

What is the definition or description of: child development?

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Can levothroid pills during pregnacy lead to child development issues?

How is child development impacted by having a stay-at-home mom as opposed to a working mom?

Is there any websites or cartoons that help with child development ? i'm looking for some that help small children learn faster .

Good day i'm looking for a child development centre or doctor that can assess my daughter speech, she's 2years 2months. we are based in johannesburg. thank you?

Child development and psychological child development my baby lives w his mom renting a room at 1 family home. the couple that own the house has 1 kid almost 3 yrs old. my baby is 2.3 yrs old. i see already that there is a huge conflict of interest. two m

How can health affect a childs development?

Curious to know if my tbi and several resulting health issues would transfer to a child if i become pregnant. also i'm on several medications for pain and doc says if they are stopped before birth than no issue but concerned about the development ?

I've had a bufalo hump since i was a young child. my health has always been bad but i don't have cushings. what else can cause bufalo hump from early life through to adulthood. thank you?

My mom is 50 and lost her insurance neiborhood health plan once i turned 18 cause i'm her last child she doesn't work how can she get health insurance?

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