ABSTRACT
This chapter explores development that occurs in middle childhood as well as common issues social workers face when working with children in this age range and their families, including those surrounding education, family, the media, and peer relations. Middle childhood, or the age range of five or six to approximately 11 years old, is a time when growth and development in most children continue at a steady, consistent pace, particularly in the areas of physical, cognitive, and motor skills. The chapter looks at the kinds of developmental issues that might be occurring with Eric. Developmental processes that take place in middle childhood can impact individual children and their families in many ways. Some children move through middle childhood smoothly, with no remarkable events that cause concern. Social workers can be integral to ensuring optimal development of children who exhibit issues surrounding attention deficit hyper-activity disorder.
