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Here is a mind map describing the different types of transitions that can affect children and young people's development.

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Sarah Mlewa
Sarah Mlewa
almost 5 years ago
This is an excellent overview of childhood transitions
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Different types of transitions that can affect children and young people's development.EmotionalFor Example- Parent's separating,death of a pet, Bullying, Abuse, Bestfriends moving away or it could be achange in the family structure.PhysicalFor example- Moving house, moving country,moving to a new school or it could be moving fromone class to another.PhysiologicalForexample-PubertyIntellectualFor example- Moving up a level (School tocollege or Level 2 to level 3), Also it could bechildren moving from the foundation phase tokey stage 2.There are two types of transitions 1) Predictable- These aretransitions like Puberty, Moving up a class in school ect or 2)Unpredictable-These are transitions which we can't preparefor, for example a Family member or close relative death.Transitions that only some children and youngpeople may experience e.g. Bereavement.Aged 16+ Making newfriendships and adaptingnew expectationsAged 11+Adapting tochanges in sizeand shape oftheir body.0-3 Years Joining a nursery or school- Manychildren's first experience of being in a groupcare is when they start in nursery or school.4-11 Years Moving fromone class to another- Mostchildren will changeteachers as they changeclass.11 Years Starting secondary school- When transferring tosecondary school it is much larger than a primary school.You are taught by a range of teachers.From 5 years+ Bullying-Disrupt a child or youngperson's education andalso their sense ofconfidence.Any Age- Abuse-Happens within a familyor to be carried out bysomeone trusted by thechild or young person.Any Age- Death- Death of a closerelative, parent or sibling. Change tothe family structure as well ascreating an emotional loss.Any Age- Change in the familystructure- Some parentsseparate, children have to adaptto being in a single parentfamily. Children may be movedinto foster care, while otherchildren who are in foster caremay be adopted. Parentsseparate and meet a newpartner and a new family maybe formed.Here are the transitions experienced by most children and young people:Most transitions affect children and young people'sbehaviour and development. These effects can beshort term however some can be long term.For example Crying and tearfulness, Withdrawal, Tantrums in younger children, Noappetite, Lack of concentration, Difficulty sleeping, bedwetting, interested inyounger toys and uses babyish language.Short Term effectsLong term effectsFor example Turning to food for comfort, Affected growth if not eating or sleeping properly,Depression and self harm, Withdraw and avoid social contact and unwanted behaviour togain attention.Double click this nodeto edit the textClick and drag this buttonto create a new node