Child Development (ages 0-5years-Haley's chart)

Question 1

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 2 month old?

Answer 1

• Gained 50% above birth weight
• Clear social interactions
• Passed fussiness
• Sleeps longer stretches

Question 2

Describe the motor development of a 2 month old.

Answer 2

• Holds up head and shoulders
• Begins to push up when on abdomen
• Makes smoother arm/leg movements
• Still does not have purposeful movement

Question 3

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 2 month old.

Answer 3

• Pays close attention to faces
• Follow with eyes and recognizes people at a distance
• Regards objects and follows though 180 degrees
• Begins to act bored if activity doesn’t change

Question 4

Describe the language development of a 2 month old

Answer 4

• Coos and makes gurgling sounds
• Reciprocal vocalizations
• Turns head towards sounds

Question 5

Describe the social development of a 2 month old.

Answer 5

• Smiles at people => “social smile”
• Can calm by their self by hand sucking
• Turn toward parent

Question 6

Describe the sleep and nutrition needs of a 2 month old.

Answer 6

• Sleep longer but need to wake at least once
• Breastfeeding or formula
• No teeth
• Rear facing car seat
• Don’t leave in seat up high
• No co-bedding

Question 7

What are signs of developmental delay in a 2 month old?

Answer 7

• Doesn’t respond to loud sounds
• Does not visually fix on objects
• Doesn’t watch things as they move
• Doesn’t smile at people
• Doesn’t bring hands to mouth
• Can’t hold head up when pushing up when on tummy

Question 8

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 4 month old?

Answer 8

• Half will sleep most of the night
• Less crying
• Plays with toys
• No solid foods

Question 9

Describe the motor development of a 4 month old.

Answer 9

• Holds head steady
• No head lag
• Pushes down when feet on a hard surface
• Roll over
• Holds toys
• Brings hands to mouth
• Hands mostly open
• Push to elbows when on stomach
• Rolls front to back

Question 10

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 4 month old.

Answer 10

• Know if happy or sad
• Reaches for a toy with one hand
• Uses eyes and hands together
• Follows more things side to side
• Watch faces closely
• Recognizes familiar people and things at a distance

Question 11

Describe the language development of a 4 month old.

Answer 11

• Begin to babble
• Occasional consonant sounds
• Copy sounds
• Cries in different ways to show hunger, pain, or being tired
• Laughs out loud

Question 12

Describe the social development of a 4 month old.

Answer 12

• Smiles at people
• Likes to play
• Cries when playing stops
• Copies movements or facial expressions

Question 13

Describe the sleep and nutrition needs of a 4 month old.

Answer 13

• Half sleep through the night
• Wake up calm
• Few have teeth
• Only eat milk or formula
• Sleep risk highest due to crib environment
• Rolls off surface

Question 14

What are signs of developmental delay in a 4 month old?

Answer 14

• Doesn’t watch things as they move
• Doesn’t smile at people
• Cant hold head steady
• Doesn’t coo
• Doesn’t bring things to mouth
• Doesn’t push down with legs when feet are on a hard surface
• Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions

Question 15

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 6 month old?

Answer 15

• May sleep through the night
• Take 2-3 naps
• Starts to eat at regular times
• Starting solid foods
• Close to sitting up

Question 16

Describe the motor development of a 6 month old.

Answer 16

• Rolls over in both directions
• Begins to sit without support
• When standing supports weight on legs and might bounce
• Reaches out and rakes objects toward self

Question 17

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 6 month old.

Answer 17

• Looks at things near by
• Brings things to mouth
• Shows curiosity
• Tries to get things
• Finds partly hidden objects
• Pass things from one hand to the other

Question 18

Describe the language development of a 6 month old.

Answer 18

• Responds to sounds by making sounds
• Turns to sounds
• Responds to own name
• Makes sounds to show joy and displeasure
• Stops for no
• Begins to say consonant sounds

Question 19

Describe the social development of a 6 month old.

Answer 19

• Knows familiar faces and begins to recognize if someone is a stranger
• Likes to play with others
• Bangs and shakes toys
• Responds to other’s emotions and often seems happy
• Likes to look at self in the mirror

Question 20

Describe the sleep and nutritional needs of a 6 month old.

Answer 20

• Regular night sleep
  
  • 2 regular naps
• May sleep in own room
• Lower crib mattress
• Start solid food
• Bottom teeth
• No walkers
• Getting ready to move

Question 21

What are signs of developmental delay in a 6 month old?

Answer 21

• Doesn’t get things in reach
• No affection
• No sound response
• Difficulty getting things to mouth
• Doesn’t make vowel sounds
• Doesn’t roll over
• Doesn’t laugh or squeal
• Stiff
• Floppy

Question 22

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 9 month old?

Answer 22

• Starts to play games
• Has regular meals and snacks
• Takes 2 naps
• Starts to move and explore

Question 23

Describe the motor development of a 9 month old.

Answer 23

• Stands holding on
• Can get to sitting
• Sits without support
• Pulls to stand
• Bear walks
• Crawls

Question 24

Describe the fine motor and cognitive development of a 9 month old.

Answer 24

• Watches path of something falling
• Object permanence
• Looks for things you hide
• Puts things in their mouth move things smoothly from hand to hand
• Rings a bell
• Picks up small things with pincer grasp

Question 25

Describe the language development of a 9 month old

Answer 25

* Understands no * Makes a lot of different sounds * Orient to their name * Copies sounds and gestures * Uses finger to point

Question 26

Describe the social development of a 9 month old.

Answer 26

* Afraid of strangers * Recognizes familiar people * May be clingy * Has a favorite toy * Follows trajectory of pointing

Question 27

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 9 month old?

Answer 27

* Two regular naps * Regular bedtime with routine * Diet is varied * Self feeds * Fed by spoon * Start brushing teeth * Watch out for doors, stairs, shelves

Question 28

What are signs of developmental delay in a 9 month old?

Answer 28

* Doesn't bear weight with support * Doesn’t sit up with help * Doesn't babble with consonants * Doesn't play games with back and forth * Doesn't respond to own name * Doesn't recognize familiar people * Doesn't look where you point.

Question 29

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 1 year old?

Answer 29

* Walking or ready to * Express opinions about wants and needs * Advanced communication with some words and gestures * Routines are important

Question 30

Describe the motor development of a 1 year old.

Answer 30

* Sits without help * Pulls to stand * Cruising * Stand alone with arms up

Question 31

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 1 year old.

Answer 31

* Drinks from a cup * Brushes hair * Bangs things together * Puts things in and out of containers * Poke * Let go of things * Towers of 2 cubes * Neat pincher grasp

Question 32

Describe the language development of a 1 year old.

Answer 32

* Respond to request with gesture * Shakes head no * Waves goodbye with out prompt * Changes in tone * 3 words * Tries to say adult words

Question 33

Describe the social development of a 1 year old.

Answer 33

* Shy with strangers * Cries when parents leave * Has favorite things and people * Hands over a book when they want a story * Puts out arms to help with dressing * Plays games like pat a cake

Question 34

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 1 year old?

Answer 34

* Taking 2 naps * 11-12 hours of sleep * Can eat all food except choking hazards * First dentist visit * Small objects, toxins are a concern * Rear-facing car seat

Question 35

What are signs of delay in a 1 year old?

Answer 35

* Does not crawl * Does not stand supported * Does not search for things * Does not say any words * Does not gesture * Does not point * Loses skills previously attained

Question 36

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 18 month old?

Answer 36

* Active * Can have a temper * Demanding * Desires can outpace language * Interest in toileting * Does not like doctor visits

Question 37

Describe the motor development of an 18 month old.

Answer 37

* Walks alone * May walk up stairs may run * Uses push and pull toys * Can help undress * Can walk up stars with a hand

Question 38

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of an 18 month old

Answer 38

* Eats with a spoon * Drink from a cup * Can play games with an object * Scribbling is fun * Stacks 3 cubes

Question 39

Describe the language development of an 18 month old.

Answer 39

* Say several single words (7-10) * Says no while shaking head * Points to wants * Points to 1 or more body parts * Can follow a one step command without gesture

Question 40

Describe the social development of an 18 month old.

Answer 40

* Knows what things are for, phone, comb, vacuum * Interest in animals and dolls * Imitates others in play * Explore alone with parent nearby

Question 41

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of an 18 month old?

Answer 41

* Sleep 12 hours * Drops to 1 nap * Helps to brush teeth * Everything is a hazard

Question 42

What are signs of developmental delay in an 18 month old?

Answer 42

* No pointing * Cant walk * Does not what common things are for * Does not copy others * Fewer than 6 words * Does not gain new words * Does not notice or mind when parent leaves or returns * Loses prior skills

Question 43

What are the general developmental characteristics of 2 year old?

Answer 43

* Interested in games with caregivers * Loves routines * Developed speech spoken in sentences

Question 44

Describe the motor development of a 2 year old.

Answer 44

* Stands on tip toe * Runs * Kicks a ball * Climbs on playground or furniture * Does stairs * Jumps with both feet off the ground * Throws overhand

Question 45

Describe the fine motor and cognitive development of a 2 year old

Answer 45

* Draws a straight line * Hand writing preference * Moves a zipper * Tower of 4 blocks * Sorts by shape and color * Likes washing hands and dressing up

Question 46

Describe the language development of a 2 year old.

Answer 46

* Points to things or pictures when named * Speaks 2-4 word sentences * 50+ word vocabulary * Repeats words they hear * Engages in conversation * Uses “I” “me” “mine” properly

Question 47

Describe the social development of a 2 year old.

Answer 47

* Copies action adults and older children * Get excited with other children * Parallel play * Chase games * More independence * Defiance

Question 48

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 2 year old?

Answer 48

* Sleeps 11-12 hours per night * I midday or afternoon nap * Sleep in bed * Topical fluoride * Fast-street safety * Face forward in car seat

Question 49

What are signs of developmental delay in a 2 year old?

Answer 49

* Not using 2 word phrases * Does not know what to do with a fork spoon or phone * Does not copy actions or words * Mimics speech instead of having conversation * Does not follow instructions * Does not walk steadily * Loses prior skills

Question 50

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 3 year old?

Answer 50

* Has become a social being * More complex feelings * May play with peers * May stop napping * Easier to entertain

Question 51

Describe the motor development of a 3 year old.

Answer 51

* Climbs well * Runs easily * Pedals a tricycle * Broad jump * Stands on one foot * Walk up and down stairs

Question 52

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 3 year old.

Answer 52

* Copy circle or * Works with toys with buttons or levers * Turns pages one at a time * Towers of 10 blocks * Screws and unscrews lids * Dresses and undresses, puts on shoes

Question 53

Describe the language development of a 3 year old

Answer 53

* Follows 2-3 step commands * Understands “in” “on” “under” * Can name most common things * Says name, age, sex * 5-8 word sentences * Speech is 75% intelligible to a stranger

Question 54

Describe the social development of a 3 year old.

Answer 54

* Copies adults and peers * Shows affection to friends without prompt * Takes turns * Concern for crying others * Knows “mine” “his”

Question 55

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 3 year old?

Answer 55

* Half 3 year olds drop nap * Eat all adult foods * May be picky * Needs to floss * Five-point car seat

Question 56

What are signs of developmental delay in a 3 year old?

Answer 56

* Falling down * Drooling * Cant play with simple toys * Speck not in sentences * Cannot follow 2-3 step commands * Does not pretend * No eye contact * Does not play with peers * Loses former skills

Question 57

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 4 year old?

Answer 57

* Prefers kids to adults * Tells stories * Enjoys gatherings * Usually does not nap * Likely attends preschool * Toilets independently

Question 58

Describe the motor development of a 4 year old.

Answer 58

* Hops * Stands on one for >3s * Catches a bounced ball * Pedals a bike with training wheels

Question 59

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 4 year old.

Answer 59

* Pours from a small pitcher * Cut with scissor * Can draw a square and crossed lines * Can copy some capital letters * Draws a person with 2-4 body parts

Question 60

Describe the language development of a 4 year old

Answer 60

* Grammar, uses he and she properly * Know colors, likes to count * Fully intelligible speech * Can sing a song or recite a poem like “Itsy Bitsy Spider”

Question 61

Describe the social development of a 4 year old.

Answer 61

* Enjoys new things * Plays house * Makes believe games * Cooperatives with outer children * Likes to play with peers * Talks about likes and interests

Question 62

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 4 year old?

Answer 62

* May relay dreams * Can seem to eat very little * May need to floss * Helmets important for sports

Question 63

What are signs of developmental delay in a 4 year old?

Answer 63

* Can't jump * Has trouble scribbling * No interest in games or activities * Ignores other children * Resists dressing, sleeping, toileting * Can’t use same/different or you/me properly * Speaks unclearly

Question 64

What are the general developmental characteristics of a 5 year old?

Answer 64

* Ready for school * Definite personality * Preferences for friends * Can play sports or instruments * More independence

Question 65

Describe the motor development of a 5 year old

Answer 65

* Stands on one foot for >10 seconds * Hops well can skip * Can somersault * Can climb anything * Can move self on swing

Question 66

Describe the cognitive and fine motor development of a 5 year old

Answer 66

* Uses fork and spoon and sometimes a knife * Draw triangle and diamond * Draws people with 6 body parts * Writes capital letters

Question 67

Describe the language development of a 5 year old

Answer 67

* Counts to 10 or more * Speaks clearly * Can tell a story with full sentences * Uses the future tense * Says full name and address

Question 68

Describe the social development of a 5 year old

Answer 68

* Wants to be like friends * Agree to rules * Sing, dance, act * More independence * Sometimes demanding, sometimes cooperative

Question 69

What are the sleep and nutritional needs of a 5 year old?

Answer 69

* Few nap * Can get cranky and tired at bedtime * Days get busier * Eats varied food * Discuss stranger danger * Close to independent teeth brushing

Question 70

What are signs of developmental delay in a 5 year old?

Answer 70

* Does not show a range of emotions * Unusually withdrawn * Shows extreme behavior * Can’t tell real from make believe * Does not play a wide variety of games * Easily distracted (<5minutes of attention)