Know the main stages of child and young person development
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Case Study
A child in your care is four years old but is not yet distinguishing one sound from another and you cannot hear them say sounds in words in the order in which they occur. For example, his name is Ben but he cannot tell you what letter his name begins with.
- What developmental stage would you judge this child to be at?
- Should you be concerned? Who might you consult?
- What other areas of development could be affected by his level of development in linking sounds and letters?
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