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The following may be signs of developmental delay. If these signs are present during this age range, notify your pediatrician.
Gross motor and Sensory
- Does not crawl, stand, or walk
- Lacks interest in exploring the environment through movement
- Uses one hand or leg much more than the other
- Has trouble progressing with solid textures, biting, and chewing
Fine Motor and Vision- Has decreased ability or interest in grasping and exploring objects with hands
- Uses one hand much more than the other hand
- Squints or tilts head while looking at an object
- Rubs the eyes when not sleepy or tears excessively
Cognitive and Behavior- Shows lack of interest in grasping and exploring objects with the hands
- Shows lack of interest in picture books and toys
- Shows lack of interest in playing with adults or other children
Communication and Hearing- Does not try to imitate sounds or words
- Does not combine two words
- Has limited vocabulary (less than 10 words)
- Lacks imitation of actions, gestures, or words
- Has decreased understanding of the function of common objects
- Does not follow or understand one-step instructions
- Vocabulary seems to decrease
Daily Routines- Has trouble progressing with solid textures, biting, and chewing
- Drools excessively
- Is not interested or able to feed self with fingers or utensils
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