PD HS UC R3

  • Sleeps for 12-14 hours a day with one/two naps  Daytime sleeping continues to be important for healthy development
  • Highly active in short bursts, with frequent and sudden need for rest or withdrawal
  • Enjoys hugs and cuddles and seeks comfort from attachment figure when they feel the need
  • Uses physical expression of feelings to release stress.
  • Generally has up to 16 teeth – helps adult with brushing teeth
  • Intentionally makes sounds with objects and actively responds to music and singing with whole-body dancing
  • Develops own likes and dislikes in food and drink, willing to try new food textures and tastes
  • Shows interest in indoor and outdoor clothing and shoes/wellingtons
  • Clearly communicates wet or soiled nappy or pants, showing increasing awareness of bladder and bowel urges
  • Helps with dressing/undressing and care routines, enjoying the rituals established for hand washing and teeth cleaning
  • Feeds self with increasing need to be in control and holds cup with both hands, drinking without much spilling