User:Mar2203/Child development

There are few population differences in cognitive development. Boys and girls show some differences in their skills and preferences, but there is a great deal of overlap between the groups. '''Some of the specific population differences between boys and girls during cognitive development are attributed to fluid reasoning and visual processing. It has been shown that until about the age of four girls outperform boys in tests to show these skills, but as they start to grow up at about six or seven boys and girls will produce similar scores on these tests. This is also true of IQ tests where girls tend to score in the top percentages and boys in the lower percentages, but again as they age these differences gap lessens.'''

Differences in cognitive achievement of different ethnic groups appears to result from cultural or other environmental factors. Atypical delays in cognitive development are problematic for children in cultures that demand advanced cognitive skills for work and for independent living. The '''cognitive skills for every day include problem-solving, reasoning, and abstract thinking among many others. In the absence of these skills, children may struggle to complete work in a timely manner or understand certain tasks that are being asked. If a delay in cognitive development is noticed there are screenings that can be done to possibly find the source of the issue. If there is no underlying issue it is important to help aid the child by reading with them, playing games with them, or reaching out to professionals that can help. '''