15 Child Growth & Development 2. Typical & Atypical Development (continued) 6. Recognizing & Respecting Developmental Challenges Level 1 Recognize and respect developmental challenges, such as cognitive, physical, emotional, or social delays or challenges. CGD 2.6.1 Level 2 Understand that developmental challenges have an impact on developmental rates and patterns. CGD 2.6.2 Level 3 Assess and modify the learning environment to accommodate individual differences in development and learning. CGD 2.6.3 Level 4 Communicate with teachers, caregivers, staff, and families the importance of recognizing & respecting differences in development and how differences influence development. CGD 2.6.4 Level 5 Articulate, analyze, and evaluate current research and theory on developmental variations associated with cognitive, physical, cognitive, emotional, or social delays or challenges and share this with others. CGD 2.6.5