Today, we continue a series focusing on key developmental concerns as identified by the Centers for Disease Control to help Gainesville parents discern when to relax and when to seek professional help when concerns about your child’s development emerge.
During this age range, your child will become much more independent and his or her personality will really begin to emerge. As they approach the one-year mark, most infants will have bonded with family members and caregivers and will get upset when they can’t be with them. They begin to test their limits socially as well as physically. Exploration is key. Infants at this age explore toys, pictures, language, and their own independence.
Many developmental delays can be identified even at the youngest ages. Contact your child's doctor if your child has any of the following signs of a developmental delay by the time he or she reaches twelve months of age. You may also call (800) 654-4440 if you would like to go ahead and refer your child for a free developmental screening here in Gainesville. The presence of one or more of these signs does not definitely mean that your child has a developmental delay, but it does mean that your child should be seen by a trained professional and perhaps monitored more closely.
CDC signs of a possible developmental delay for this age range:
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Does not crawl -
Drags one side of body while crawling -
Cannot stand when supported -
Does not search for objects that are hidden -
Says no single words -
Does not use gestures or point -
Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had
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