Developmental Red Flags
to Emotional, Cognitive and Behavior Skills
As your baby grows, it's only natural to wonder if everything
is okay. How can you tell what your baby should be able to do
and when?
How can you tell if your child is on target to develop her
emotional, cognitive, and behavior skills? Look for the red flag
in each age group. If you notice these behaviors with your
child, discuss your concerns with your doctor.
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
Under 4 Months
When your baby is under four months, she'll
enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Hold her in front of a
mirror and see if she smiles and makes noises at herself.
Feet are fun! Put a brightly colored sock on your baby's foot.
This will encourage her to look at her feet and pull at them and
catch a foot. This game will also help your baby discover parts
of her own body.
Make funny faces. Sometimes your baby will be staring intently
at your face, taking in every detail. Make an 'oh' face; stick
out your tongue or pucker your lips. Hold that expression and
see if your baby imitates it. Smile if your baby copies you!
Play the tickle, tickle feather game. Lightly stroke your baby
with a feather or even a cotton ball. She'll enjoy the sensation
as she learns to isolate different body parts. Talk to your baby
softly. Describe what she is feeling.
At this age, it is normal for your baby to demand attention,
like interactive play, and enjoy 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
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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