To: one_less who wrote (853638 ) 5/1/2015 5:35:08 PM From: Broken_Clock 3 RecommendationsRecommended By
Respond to bentway, tejek, Gene, SP etc. are also developmentally challenged adults. They continually hide if they choose not to answer in their usual fashion which is lie, distort, name call, etc. [ de-vel?up-men´t'l ] pertaining to development. developmental disorder 1. developmental disability .2. a former classification of chronic disorders of mental development with onset in childhood. Such disorders are now classifed as mental retardation , learning disorders, motor skillsdisorder, communication disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders .developmental tasks fundamental achievements that must be accomplished at each stage of life, arising at or near critical stages in the maturation of an individual; successfulattainment leads to a healthy self-image and success with later tasks. Failure to achieve developmental tasks at one stage leads to unhappiness in the individual, disapproval of society,and difficulty in accomplishing later developmental tasks. Two major primary origins of developmental tasks are physical maturation and cultural pressures and privileges. Secondary origins are derived from the first two and are found in theaspirations and values of the individual. Family developmental tasks are those that must be attained to assure survival of the family and its continuance as a unit. Examples include (1) providing shelter, food, clothing, health care, and other essentials needed by its members, (2) establishing ways of interacting, communicating, and expressing affection, (3) maintaining morale and motivation, (4) rewarding achievement, (5) meeting personal and family crises, (6) setting attainable goals for family members, and (7) developing family loyalties and values.
