What Influences Mahki's Development

Researchers have documented that human life is determine by various developmental stages. Whether development is continuous or discontinuous and is influenced by nature or nurture, these processes are experienced universally regardless of gender, age and ethnic background. This paper explores the areas of physical, cognitive, emotional and social developmental in early childhood. In a comprehensive case study of Mahki Lamar Holmes, an analysis will focus on the different aspects of his developmental progress from infancy to preschool age. This study will also describe how internal and external factors that influences Mahki’s development currently and in the future. After examining Mahki’s home, school and community setting as well as his strengths and weaknesses, Mahki has completed majority of his stages for his age group and continues to live a healthy and normal life.

Introduction

Currently age two , Mahki height and weight is thirty-seven inches and thirty-eight pounds. He has light brown braided hair, brown eyes , a small nose, pink lips and a golden yellow complexion. One of his distinct features is the strawberry birthmark located on his left shoulder. The only child of Sade Ifill and Raeshawn Holmes, both parents were excited to bring their first son into the world. Presently Mahki lives with his mother, aunt and grand parents full time, however he spends time with his father, aunt and his grandmother on a regular basis. Both Mahki’s parents resides in Queens New York, living within a short distance from one