1. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guider. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
RUBRICS: A detailed comparison of physical assessments
among different school-aged children is presented. How
assessment techniques would be modified depending on the age
and developmental stage of the child is thoroughly described.
Insight is demonstrated into the physical assessment of school
age children.
The typical developmental stage of a child between the ages 5
and 12 is accurately and thoroughly described.
A child assessment based on a developmental theory is
thoroughly described. Well-developed strategies to gain
cooperation and for how explanations would be offered during
the assessment are presented. The potential findings expected

2. from the assessment are all accurate and described in detail.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper.
Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim
in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
All format elements are correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.