Cognitive LC

	Middle to Late Childhood Cognitive Development

Normal Development Rate		Jennifer's Development Rate
Six to Eight Years May reverse printed letters (b/d) Enjoys planning and building Doubles speaking and listening vocabularies Reading may become a major interest Increased problem-solving ability Interested in magic and tricks Longer attention span Enjoys creating elaborate collections Able to learn difference between left and right Can begin to understand time and the days of the week		Six to Eight Years I was good at my letters and didn't have troubles with reversals. I had developed a good vocabulary since I spent a lot of time around teachers including mom and dad. I learned to speak correctly since Mom was really picky on using correct grammar. I still had some trouble paying attention. The school wanted to test me for the gifted program since I as so smart. I used my right hand for writing and for most things. I know my months, days of the week and special holidays. I can could how many days until my next birthday, etc. I liked reading. I wasn't as good at memorizing my math facts. I would plan lessons for my sisters so I could be the teacher. I was good at figuring things out if they really interested me. I really like working on the computer.
Nine to Eleven Years Interested in reading fictional stories, magazines, and how-to project books May develop special interest in collections or hobbies May be very interested in discussing a future career Fantasizes and daydreams about the future Capable of understanding concepts without having direct hands-on Lots of experience		Nine to Eleven Years I continued my love of reading. We have lots of books at home. I liked to start lots of projects but had trouble finishing them. I found out that I had ADHD and I started taking medication. It really helped me pay better attention. I still have trouble spelling and writing complete sentences. I can get extra help through the resource room. I like to daydream a lot. I still think I want to be a teacher like mom and dad. I learn best from hands-on activities, but I am getting better at all my school work. I go lots of places with my mom and dad whenever they go to a conference.