Developmental Milestones Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is developmental delay?
When a child does not reach milestones at the same age as other children
When is developmental screening recommended?
9 months, 18 months, and 24-30 months
What developmental screening tool is recommended by the AAP?
None
What developmental milestones should a 2 month old have reached? (L/C and motor)
L/C: coos, makes gurgling sounds; Motor: Can hold head up
When will/should a baby start to smile at people?
2 months
What cognitive milestone should a 2 month old reach?
Should be able to pay attention to faces
What milestone should happen by 4 months, but parents should be warned at the 2 month visit?
By 4 months, the baby should be able to roll over from tummy to back, this can be a safety issue which is why parents must be told to expect this at the 2 month visit
What age should a child be able to hold their head steady, unsupported?
4 months
What language milestone should a 6 month old reach?
babbling
A baby should be able to roll over in BOTH directions by what age?
6 months
What social/emotional milestones are evident at 6 months?
Baby should know familiar faces (develop stranger danger), they also should like to play with others
What age should a baby be able to sit up without support?
9 months
When should a baby be able to crawl?
9 months
What cognitive milestone should a 9 month old reach?
Be able to pick up things between thumb and index finger
True stranger danger will most likely develop by what age?
9 months
What language milestone should a 12 month old reach?
Be able to say “mama” or “dada”
When can/should a baby be able to follow simple directions?
12 months
What age will a baby start to say multiple single words?
18 months
What age will a baby be able to understand/participate in simple pretend play?
18 months
By age 3, kids should be able to _______ easily.
Run
At what age should kids be able to name most familiar objects and talk well enough for strangers to understand them?
Age 3
What motor developmental milestone should a 4 year old have reached?
Be able to hop and stand on one foot for up to 2 seconds
After this age, it is abnormal for a child to not be able to use the toilet on his/her own?
5
What COGNITIVE milestone should a 5 year old have reached?
Can count 10 or more objects