Red Flags for Cognitive
Development Delays
by 6-8 Months
- No visual tracking
- No response to sounds
- Not beginning to repeat actions to elicit pleasurable
results
- Avoids close contact or cuddling
- Inconsolable at night
- Difficult self soothing/regulating
- Doesn't attempt to attract attention
- No interest in games like peek-a-boo
Therapy Options
Thankfully, there are many ways to deal with delays in child
development and behaviors.
These include in-home services, outpatient (you take your child
to a clinic), inpatient (following injury or surgery) and school
based services. Which type of therapy should you choose?
Visit our Therapy
Options area to learn more.
Ask a Therapist
We understand developmental milestones and the challenges of
Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time with
families understanding the inner workings of childhood routines
and interactions. Ask us about your child today!
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Cognitive Development - 4-8 Months
Between the ages of 5 and 8 months, you'll notice your baby loves
looking at other babies. Invite another parent and his or her baby
to share in this experience, and stay close to the babies as they
discover one other.
Where's the baby? When folding laundry, cover your baby with a sheet
or towel. Say, 'Where's the baby?' Wait a second and pull down the
cloth. 'Oh, there's the baby!'
Waving bye-bye. Wave bye-bye when you leave the room for a moment or
two. As you wave, tell your baby where you are going. 'I am going
into the kitchen, I'll be right back. Bye-bye.'
Share a surprise. It's time to give your baby toys that pop-up and
squeak. Let your baby discover how to make the toy noises and be
just as surprised as she is!
Shhh! It's time to whisper. As your walking or rocking your baby,
whisper sweet words into her ear. This will help her calm down and
provide another way to talk in a loving voice.
At this age, your baby also demands attention, likes interactive
play, and enjoys repeating activities.
Cognitive Skills by Age Group
Cognitive Skills under 4 Months
Cognitive Skills 4 to 8 Months
Cognitive Skills 8 to 12 Months
Cognitive Skills 12 to 24 Months
Cognitive Skills 24 to 36 Months
Cognitive Skills 36 to 48 Months
Cognitive Skills 48 to 60 Months
Developmental Delays in
Premature and Late Preterm Babies
Contact Information
To find Early Intervention Support contacts in your State,
visit our Contacts by
State page. If you have a question or comment for us,
please visit our Contact
page.
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