How is typical development characterised?
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Variety |
Of movement, interaction, engagement, play repertoire. |
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Complexity |
Of thinking, cognitive, perceptual skills and play repertoire. |
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Smooth transitions |
Between movements and between arousal/alert states. |
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Exploration |
Of environment, toys, caregiver. |
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Goodness of fit |
Between child, caregiver to challenge. |
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Ability to self-regulate |
Including regulation of emotion, hunger, arousal/attention movement |
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Shared delight |
Between child, caregiver, toy: What motivates child to keep engaging/playing/trying? |
In this video sequence of typically developing twins (below), observe a number of the characteristics of typical development including variety in movement and in exploration of toys, smooth transitions and well regulated attention.
