Cognition

• What is Cognitive development ?

  Development of thinking, problem-solving, and memory processes.
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 0-12 month baby?

  • able to focus on objects
  • becoming aware of physical sensations
  • interest in environment
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 1-2 year old?

  • Understanding and responding to simple instructions
  • remember past events
  • identify familiar parts of a story
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 2-3 year old?

  • Categories objects
  • name familiar object in books
  • sort blocks smaller to largest
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 3-5 year old?

  • Organize by size, shape and time
  • understand the concept of past and present
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 7-11 year old?

  • Able to read and write
  • play games with rules
  • can tell the time
• What is the typical cognitive development for a 11-16 years?

  • can predict and speculate
  • play games with strategy
  • can draw conclusions