CAHMs Emotional Disorders

Question 1

What is the first measurable social milestone?

Answer 1

Around 1-2 months old, where infants smile socially and can follow parents with eyes.

Question 2

What is a social milestone for infants at 6 months?

Answer 2

Can recognise familiar faces
Enjoys playing with family
Responds to other people’s emotions

Question 3

What is a social milestone for infants at 9 months?

Answer 3

Cries when parent leaves and is shy around strangers
Responds to own name
Prefers certain toys and clings to familiar adults

Question 4

What is a social milestone for infants at 12 months?

Answer 4

Enjoys interactive games
Imitates sounds and gestures to get attention
Cries when parents leave

Question 5

What is a social milestone at 18 months?

Answer 5

Shows interest in other children
Imitates behaviour of parent
Expresses feelings such as fear of strangers, anger and affection to familiar people

Question 6

What is a social milestone for 2 years old?

Answer 6

Plays with other children and gets excited with other children
Shows independence and defiance
Imitates others

Question 7

What is a social milestone for 3 year olds?

Answer 7

Shows concern and affection for others
Enjoys routines and becomes upset with major changes
Shows a wide range of feeling
Independently dresses

Question 8

What is a social milestone for 5 to 6 year olds?

Answer 8

They can follow simple rules and directions
They enjoy complex imaginative play and acting out fantasies
They learn adult social skills for giving praise and apologising for mistakes

Question 9

What is a social milestone for 7-8 year olds?

Answer 9

Understanding of rules and regulations

Question 10

What is a social milestone for 9-10 year olds?

Answer 10

Show independence and prioritise friend groups over family
Indulging in risky behaviour and complex social interactions
Transitioning to adulthood