Age-related Developmental Milestones
Construct a chart (or a visual of your choosing, Word table, Excel chart, etc.) of age-related developmental milestones. Theorists who MUST be included at each appropriate age level are Piaget, Kohlberg, Bandura, Vygotsky, Erikson, Mahler, and Jung. Other theorists of your choosing should also be included (minimum of three). Your visual should include:
- Describe the essential developmental features of each age category.
- Discuss concerns or issues pertinent to each age category. NOTE: Place more emphasis on the age group with which you work or aspire to work.
Chart outlining age-related developmental milestones
| Age Range | Developmental Features | Theorists and Contributions | Concerns/Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infancy (0-2 years) | Development of sensorimotor skills, reflexes, object permanence, and attachment | Piaget: Sensorimotor stage; Mahler: Separation-Individuation Theory; Bowlby: Attachment Theory | Concerns: Bonding and attachment with caregivers, developmental delays, and feeding/nutrition issues. |
| Early Childhood (2-6 years) | Development of language, cognitive skills, self-esteem, and social skills | Piaget: Preoperational stage; Erikson: Initiative vs. Guilt stage; Vygotsky: Sociocultural Theory | Concerns: Potty training, language delays, behavioral issues, and learning disabilities. |
| Middle Childhood (6-11 years) | Development of logical thinking, problem-solving skills, social skills, and self-esteem | Piaget: Concrete Operational stage; Kohlberg: Moral Development Theory; Bandura: Social Learning Theory | Concerns: Learning difficulties, bullying, peer pressure, and family dynamics. |
| Adolescence (12-18 years) | Development of identity formation, abstract reasoning, morality, and independence | Piaget: Formal Operational stage; Erikson: Identity vs. Role Confusion stage; Jung: Analytical Psychology | Concerns: Mental health, substance abuse, peer pressure, body image, and sexual identity. |
| Early Adulthood (19-29 years) | Development of career goals, intimate relationships, and personal identity | Erikson: Intimacy vs. Isolation stage; Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs; Holland: Vocational Theory | Concerns: Career choices, relationships, financial independence, and mental health. |
| Middle Adulthood (30-59 years) | Development of generativity, midlife crisis, and physical decline | Erikson: Generativity vs. Stagnation stage; Levinson: Midlife Transition Theory; McAdams: Life Story Theory | Concerns: Career changes, family responsibilities, health issues, and identity crisis. |
| Late Adulthood (60+ years) | Development of life review, retirement, and death preparation | Erikson: Integrity vs. Despair stage; Peck: Developmental Tasks of Late Adulthood; Atchley: Continuity Theory | Concerns: Health issues, social isolation, caregiver burden, and end-of-life preparations. |
