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therefore must be viewed as an overall contributor to
understanding each child (See temperament Scale P258).

What can be expected from a normally
developing 5-7 year old?
Look for the following:
5 to 7 yrs Child makes positive statements about
being able to make decisions about basic
things - likes and dislikes, positive
statements about leading various actions
or activities

Positive statements are made about child
having impact on family members and
friends

Positive statements about self-
competencies

Statements about being valued by others -
caregivers, teachers, friends

Statements about valuing others

Statements that suggest the child is
encouraged by others

Statements are made related to pride to
do with accomplishments

Statements related to reinforcement of
taking initiative and child indicates a desire
to "do more" "try more things" etc