At what age should my child…
Developmental milestones act as checkpoints in a child's development to determine what the average child is able to do at a particular age. The main categories of developmental milestones include the physical, cognitive, social, and communication skills learned at each stage in the child's growth.
Physical Milestones...These milestones involve both large motor skills and fine motor skills. The large motor skills usually develop first and include sitting up, standing, crawling, & walking. Fine motor skills involve precise movements such as grasping a spoon, holding a crayon, drawing shapes, & picking up small objects.
Cognitive Milestones...These milestones are centered on a child's ability to think, learn, and solve problems. An infant learning how to respond to facial expressions and a preschooler learning the alphabet are both examples of cognitive milestones.
Social & emotional milestones...Centered on children gaining a better understanding of their own emotions and the emotions of others, social and emotional milestones also involve learning how to interact and play with other people.
Communication Milestones...These milestones involve both language & nonverbal communication. A one-year-old learning how to say his first words and a five-year-old learning some of the basic rules of grammar are examples of important communication milestones.
If you ever have a concern about your child, be sure to talk to your doctor. If you suspect your child to have developmental delays, early intervention can help lead to more successful outcomes. . . .
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