Generally, the doctor that provides vaccinations for your child will do a general developmental screening. However, for more comprehensive screening for Developmental Delay, which may indicate later learning problems, it is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that screening at regular intervals be carried out. Some quick screening tips that parents can check include:
Gross Motor Milestones
Fine Motor Milestones
Speech & Language Milestones
Social & Play Milestones
Head control by 3 months
Rolling over by 3 months
Standing and cruising (holding on) by 12 months
Walking by 15 months
Reaching out by 3-4 months
Transferring objects from hand to hand by 7 months
Pincer grip (picking up small items with finger/thumb) by 12 months
Scribbling by 18 months
Drawing lines by 24 months
Babbling responsively by 6 months
Pointing to indicate needs by 12 months
Pointing to show body parts/items by 18 months
First words (besides papa, mama) by 18 months
Two word phrases by 24 months
Sentences by 36 months
Smiles responsively by 6 months
Plays peek-a-boo in infancy
Claps hands by 12 months
Exploratory play at 12 months
Early functional pretend play at 18 months
Parallel side-by-side play with peers at 24 months
Interactive to-and-fro play with peers at 36 months
Children can be creative and learn through
play acting
If there are any concerns on your part that your child’s milestones are not being achieved at the right time, at the right rate, along the right pattern or in the right manner, it is best that a consultation be made to assess for your child’s development. Your paediatrician or regular family doctor can do the initial assessment and refer if there are any concerns. You can also make a direct appointment at our clinic.
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enquiries@specialkidsclinic.com.sg