The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child. Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children that age. Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment.

In terms developmental theory , taking Erickson’s psychosocial stages maturity account can give practitioners better insight what expect when comes interactions certain individuals particular case given situation discussed here today . At five years old for instance , most will have moved past level trust versus mistrust onto autonomy versus shame doubt as shown figure below ; so when examining such patient it important remember need address any issues related self esteem self control while still giving enough freedom express themselves freely without judgment order properly assess them accurately . On other hand having someone aged twelve typically around stage identity versus role confusion thus makes more sense focus conversations matters identity exploration formation rather than just what happening right moment itself down line moving towards end goal agreed upon outcome everyone involved come together agreed upon common ground with minimal disruption flow way things run normal schedule everyday life each individual present day today’s discussion