PSYB20H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Canadian Paediatric Society, Emotional And Behavioral Disorders, Basal Ganglia
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11 physical development and health in middle childhood. Physical development: height and weight, growth during middle childhood slows considerably. Children grow about 5 ~ 7 cm each year. Approximately double their weight during that period. Persists into adulthood: tooth development and dental care, primary teeth fall out about age 6. Replaced by permanent teeth at a rate of about four teeth per year for the next 5 years. May not have access to a dentist. Most people can"t afford to feed their children organic foods: e. g. Canned foods may be cheaper than fresh fruits or vegetables: e. g. About 11 hrs. a day age 5. About 10 hrs. a day age 9. About 9 hrs. at age 13: sleep problems common during age 5. Surgical removal of their adenoids and tonsils improves neurobehavioral deficits and quality of life. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy electronic device keeps airways open via air pressure delivered through a nasal mask.
