If you check “No” to any of the following questions, contact your Public Health Nurse at 250-850-2110. It’s never too soon to make sure your child is on track.
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| Build a tower with 3 or more blocks? | ||
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Do easy puzzles with help? |
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| Ask for things she wants, using easy words? * | ||
| Follow one-step directions? (For example, “Throw me the ball,” “Bring me your shoes”) | ||
| Say more than 5 different words? * | ||
| Bend down with feet flat on the floor, to pick up toys from the ground? | ||
| Run with stiff legs and seem clumsy? | ||
| Crawl or walk up and down the stairs holding your hand? | ||
| Have the same use of both arms and legs? (Does not use the left hand/leg or right hand/leg more than the other) | ||
| Enjoy playing with other children and adults, showing love and different feelings? | ||
| Like to try to do things on her own? (She may seem stubborn or may throw a temper tantrum if not able to do something by herself) | ||
| Still have a hard time taking turns or sharing? (May hit if she doesn’t get her way) | ||
| Eat finger foods and feed her self now with a spoon? | ||
| Use a cup or plastic glass with some spilling? * | ||
| Point to pictures in a book (For example, when you say “Show me the baby,” she does) | ||
| Use familiar movements? (For example: waving, pushing away) | ||
| Use well known sayings? (For example, “all gone”, “uh-oh”) * | ||
| Point to at least three different body parts when asked? (For example, points to her nose, when asked “Where is your nose?”) | ||
| Help with dressing by putting out her arms and legs? * | ||
| Push and pull toys or other things while walking? | ||
| Point to show you something? | ||
| Look at you when you are talking or playing together? | ||
* Starred items may not be common to children in all cultures. Please click here for a discussion of what this star might mean for Aboriginal children.
Activities to Encourage Development:
- Answer your child in full sentences. “Car” – “Yes, the car is going.”
- Do easy shape puzzles and read with your child.
- Show your child how to put things away when she is finished playing.
- Give things that will help her want to make-believe play. (For example, a toy telephone, broom, pots & pans)
- Get down on the floor and play with your child. Show sharing and taking-turns by example.
- Hug your child when she is angry or unhappy.