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Parent's Guide: Development
1.5 Developmental Warning Signs
Other sections in this chapter: Mothers & Fathers | Your Child's Brain | Help Your Baby Grow | Checklist for Growing Children | Developmental Warning Signs
These early warning signs are some common indications that a problem may exist. If for any reason you think your child may have a problem, talk to your doctor right away.
Seeing... if your child:
- sometimes or always crossed one or both eyes
- has a red, watery, or crusty eyelid
- holds his head in a strained way when trying to look at something
- rubs her eyes or complains that her eyes often hurt
- can't find and pick up small objects that have been dropped
Talking... if your child:
- can't say "Mama" and "Da Da" by age 1
- can't say the names of a few toys and people by age 2
- can't repeat simple rhymes by age 3
- is not talking in short sentences by age 4
- is not understood by people outside the family by age 5
Pay attention to your child, watch your child. Know what she can do!
Playing... if your child:
- does not play games like peek-a-boo, patty cake, or wave bye-bye by age 1
- does not imitate parents doing household chores by age 2
- does not enjoy playing alone with toys by age 3
- does not play group games with other children by age 4
- does not share and take turns by age 5
Thinking... if your child:
- does not react when you say her name by age 1
- can't point to his hair, eyes, nose and mouth by age 2
- does not understand or enjoy simple stories by age 3
- does not understand simple questions like "What do you do when you are sleepy or hungry?" by age 4
- does not understand the words, "today," "tomorrow," and "yesterday" by age 5
Hearing... If your child:
- does not turn to face the source of sounds or voices by 6 months.
- often has earaches or a runny nose.
- talks in a very loud or very soft voice.
- does not respond when you call from another room.
- often turns the same ear toward a sound she wants to hear.
Moving... If your child:
- can't sit up by himself by 9 months.
- does not walk by herself by 18 months.
- can't walk up and down steps by age 2.
- can't stand on one foot for a short period of time by age 4.
- does not throw a ball over hand or can't catch a ball bounced to him by age 5.
Call EC Cares at 541-744-6055 for developmental information or assistance
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Chapters
1. Development
2. Nutrition
3. Health & Safety
4. As Your Child Grows
5. Family Life
6. Resources
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