Saginaw Valley Regional Community Coordinated Child Care: SVR4C

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A guide to your child's development

If that little voice inside your head is telling you somethin isn't "quite right" with your baby or toddler, DON'T WAIT to reach out for help.

The first three years of a child's life are much too important to let slip by, waiting to see if your little one "outgrows" your concern. Put your mind at ease and give your child the help he or she may need bvy calling Early On® at 1.800.EARLYON.

Early On® is a local group of professionals who coordinate services for families with children under three years of age who have special needs. They work with a numver of experts to provide the individual support and type of care your child may need. The first step is up to you. CALL TODAY.

3 months Smiles Discovers hands Begins to reach Jumps or blinks to loud sounds Pushes up on forearms while on tummy Follows moving person or object with eyes Prefers faces and bright colors Cries, but often soothed Sucks Lifts and turns head side to side Makes sounds
6 months Makes lots of different sounds Enjoys babbling with others Rolls from back to stomach Turns head to sound Reaches Prefers familiar faces Holds and passes toys/objects from hand to hand Sits with support Puts toys in mouth
12 months Tries to feed self Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo Pulls to standing position May say one or two words Crawls Explores, bangs or shakes objects with hands Knows and responds to own name Takes objects out of container Understands simple directions Reacts to "No" Finds the source of sound
18 months Walks without help Uses 15-20 words Follows simple directions Often fearful of strangers and new situations Points or leads parent to desired object Waves "bye-bye" Crawls up stairs Opens and closes cupboards Holds objects in both hands Shows interest in other children
2 years Combines 2 or more words Runs, climbs & jumps with 2 feet Uses a spoon, drinks from a cup Likes to do things for himself/herself Squats while playing Understands simple questions Points to common body parts Uses 200 words Imitates familiar activities Asks simple questions Stacks blocks
3 years Pretends while playing Uses sentences, has a lot to say Walks up stairs Scribbles and tries to copy a line or a circle Carries on "make believe conversation" with self and toys Plays with others Begins to dress self Gives full name Recognizes 2 colors

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