Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence those changes. Include a comparison of males versus females.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following in children from early childhood through middle childhood:
- Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence those changes. Include a comparison of males versus females.
- Describe the changes that occur in a child’s brain and nervous system during this time frame and the corresponding changes in cognition, problem solving and judgment. Give specific examples of skills and abilities. Include a comparison of males versus females.
- Summarize the major milestones in social and emotional development that take place in early and middle childhood. Include information on self-understanding and self-concept, emotional regulation, peer relationships, male and female differences, and family influences.
Clinical Interview
Describe the structural components of a clinical interview. Discuss special considerations during each stage and unique challenges that might present in establishing rapport and ethical practice. Consider your preferred clinical population and setting (that is, school counseling, child/adolescent residential, inpatient addiction treatment, or correctional mental health). How might you address structural challenges during practicum and professional practice?