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EYE CONTACT

  • The child initiates eye contact when looking at their face
  • The child establishes and sustains eye contact when being talked to or played with
  • The child maintains eye contact with the mother while being fed.

SOCIAL SMILE

  • The child engages in social smile when being smiled at
  • The child engages in social smile when being played with
  • The child smiles at a familiar individual (mother)

VOCALISING SOUNDS

  • The child makes sounds upon seeing light and sound toys
  • The child spontaneously coos seeing individuals around him/her to attract their attention
  • The child makes sounds in response to the individual talking to them

HEAD CONTROL

  • The child maintains head control while being picked up and carried from lying down.
  • The child maintains head control during tummy time and likes to look above and around.

ROLLING OVER

  • The child is able to roll ‘back-tostomach’ independently
  • The child is able to roll ‘stomach-toback’ independently

COMMUNICATION

  • Says monosyllables spontaneously like mama,baba,vava
  • The child attempts to imitate words when being spoken to

REACHING AND GRABBING

  • The child raises both hands when he/she wants to be carried.
  • The child looks and tries to reach for a toy when someone points to it.
  • The child looks for attractive toys and tries to reach and grab it by self.
  • Tries to reach and grab multisensory toys with sounds and movements.

WAVING BYE

  • Imitates bye-bye wave when shown by parents.
  • Waves bye bye without prompting when someone is leaving.

CRAWLING

  • The child goes into four point (quadruped) position independently from sitting position.
  • The child moves forward by crawling to reach for toys or parents.

SITTING INDEPENDENTLY

  • The child is able to sit by self from crawling as well as lying down position.
  • The child is able to maintain sitting without falling and play with toys (stacking rings) and reaching for toys.

NAME CALL RESPONSE

  • The child responds to name call when he/she is engaged in an activity.
  • The child responds to name call when sitting in a calm environment without distractions.
  • The child responds to name call in a loud and crowded environment.
  • The child stops playing upon hearing his/her name being called and moves towards the person calling.
  • The child responds to name call only from familiar individuals.

GRASPING OBJECTS

  • The child holds spoon adequatly and brings it to mouth.
  • The child is able to pick up and drop small objects by using the thumb with other fingers.
  • The child can transfer objects from one hand to the other without dropping.

IMITATING OTHERS

  • The child imitates the parents gestures such as shaking head, clapping, shaking hands etc.
  • The child points his/her index finger to request for toys or food and to show people.

COMMUNICATION

  • The child uses the first syllable which is functionally appropriate. Like saying “ba” when seeing ball, “ca” when seeing car.

SELF FEEDING AND DRINKING

  • The child takes bottle or cup independently and drinks.
  • The child holds bottle or cup when given to them and drinks.

WALKING

  • The child walks few steps independently.
  • The child walks with support by holding hands.
  • The child cruise by holding the furniture/ wall.

BISYLLABLE WORDS

  • 5 to 10 words
  • 20 - 50 words

WALKING

  • The child able to walk independently and try to climb up stairs with hand-held support.
  • The child walks without falling.

BALL GAMES

  • The child attempts to throw balls downward though not at the target.
  • The child tries to use hands to catch and looks at the balls when directed to them.

SENSORY PROBLEMS

  • The child performs behaviours and stereotypes such as Hand flapping,Spinning self ,Unusual finger movements,Body rocking,Lateral gazing,Tiptoe walking without any external stimuli.
  • The child is unable to play with toys appropriately such as Mouthing, Lining up of objects,Dropping/throwing,Gazing,Spinning objects.
  • Able to redirect the child just by calling the name, stop that to other stimulus if provided while playing, is able to continue the learning of play when taught or given the opportunities.

PRETEND PLAY AND LEARNING SKILLS

  • The child like imitating the routines of adults like talking over phone, using broom stick and sweeping.

INDICATING GESTURES FOR TOILETING

  • The child indicates the need to use the washroom by looking or touching.
  • The child tries to gain the attention of his/her parents by pulling hands and pointing or towards bathroom.
  • The child indicates or gestures for bladder movements.
  • The child indicates or gestures for bowel movements.
  • The child only expresses discomfort after passing.

CONCEPTS SUCH AS SORTING, MATCHING,NAMING OBJECTS

  • The child is able to find similar shapes, colours or other similar objects and group them.
  • The child is able to match letters/ numbers on form boards.
  • The child is able to complete 2 piece puzzles.

DIFFICULTIES IN SELF CARE SKILLS SUCH AS BRUSHING, BATHING, TOILETING ETC

  • The child is unable to indicate or participate in self-care skills such as brushing, bathing, toileting, grooming and feeding and is unable to tolerate hair being cut, nails being cut, certain texture of clothes etc.
  • The child does not show significant development in behavior and skills from 24 months

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

  • The child says his/her name and age clearly.
  • The child questions with what, how, why.
  • The child speaks and pronounces 5-6 worded sentences clearly.
  • The child is able to recall small stories in 4-5 sentences.

CONCEPTS AND COGNITIVE SKILLS

  • The child knows familiar colours, shapes and is able to count objects upto 10
  • The child knows concepts such as big/small, more/less
  • The child is able to pick the odd one and group similar objects based on designs, shapes and type.

SITTING TOLERANCE

  • The child is able to sit and perform table top learning activities as well as play.
  • The child exhibits proper behavior when taken outside.
  • The child is not able to remain seated in both familiar and unfamiliar environments.
  • The child is poor in following commands and performing tasks.

PRE – ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

  • The Child attempts to copy lines, cross, circle appropriately.
  • The child is able to write few alphabets and numbers.
  • Identification and naming of all colours, numbers,shapes, alphabets and numbers.
  • The child is able to build tower of minimum 4 blocks.

HAND FUNCTION

  • The child is able to hold pencil/ writing aid appropriately on paper.
  • The child attempts to manipulate small size nuts / bolts in toys, opening and closing a container.

INTERACTION

  • The child interacts and express needs with parents using words.
  • The child is able to mingle with adults and greets those who are familiar like social smile or hello, wishing good morning/evening, waving bye etc.
  • The child is able to interact/ play with peers of his/her own age over a common interest such as cars, dolls etc.
  • The child is possessive of his/her own things and parents and dislikes to share items during play.

HIGHER GROSS MOTOR

  • The child is able to kick, throw and catch a ball appropriately during play.
  • The child is able to hop as well as stand on one foot for up to five seconds.
  • The child is able to walk forward and backward easily.

CHILD SHOWS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOURS AND SOCIAL MANNERISMS

  • The child demands his needs and wants verbally.
  • The parents are able to console the child when he/ she cries uncontrollably.
  • The child tends to show temper tantrums and self injurious behaviors around familiar persons.
  • The child exhibits temper tantrums and self injurious behaviors in a public place or around unfamiliar persons.
  • The child tends to exhibit impulsivity in school or in a social situation; such as unable to remain seated, unable to obey instructions etc.
  • How often is the child brought into a social setup/ external environment with unfamiliar persons with the parents.

CHILD PARTICIPATE APPROPRIATELY IN SCHOOL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

  • The child is able to say the names of his/her friends or cousins when requested.
  • The child is able to write his / her name appropriately when requested.
  • The child shows interest in completing homework and other other activities given by the teacher.
  • The child likes to be engaged in team games with friends such as hide and seek, hopscotch etc and is able to wait for their turn patiently.
  • The child has no difficulty in performing the academic activities like reading, writing, math skills.

INDEPENDENT THINKING AND DECISION MAKING

  • The child is able to differentiate between right and wrong and focuses on performing right actions/ behaviors.
  • Says any future aim like I am going to become doctor or pilot, etc., when others asked.
  • Interested in riding bicycle, skipping, running and spend most time with friends and not be with family members.