Growth : It is the increase in physical size of the whole body or any of the parts of the body. Because of cell division and synthesis of proteins. It causes a
quantitative change in the child's body. Growth can be measured accurately in inches, centimeters, pounds or kilograms.
Development: It refers to progressive increase in skills and capacity of functions. It causes a qualitative change in the child’s functioning.
Development can be measured but its measurements are not so accurate as growth since it is measured through observation.
Types of Growth:
1. Physical growth such as, weight, height, head and chest circumferences.
2. Physiological growth such as, vital signs, senses (touch, hearing, smell, vision, and taste).
Types of Development:
1. Cognitive development (intellectual development e.g. reasoning, mental thinking…etc).
2. Emotional development e.g. loves, fear …etc.
3. Social development e.g. self-concept, friendship, and development of senses such as sense of trust…etc.
