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The following expected range of child development is an indication only.
Expected range of development - 12 months   Developmental delay - 12 months
  • Walking along using a wall for balance or along furniture freely.
  • Most of the children are able to walk or take some independent steps by now.
  • Able to crouch down and stand up independently or lean down for a toy.
  • Able to pick up the smallest bits from the floor with proper pincher grasps.
  • Push cars on the floor through rooms. Observes people, animals, and traffic with persistent attention.
  • Recognises the noise of dad's car or steps when coming home.
  • Babbles, all day, copying adults frequently used words.
  • Understands "give it to me", "come to me", "say bye".
  • Groups toys by colours & shapes.
  • Very sensitive with strangers.
  • Wants to eat independently.
  • Can resist against sleeping. Co-operates in dressing.
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  • Not crawling, not pulling up to standing, not walking along furniture, has a crossing tendency.
  • Not able to weight bear on legs, no strength in arms and legs.
  • Not able to walk sideways or between furniture.
  • Poor head control, poor use of hand, using one side less than the other.
  • No pointing, pincher grips, awkward movements.
  • Poor eye hand control.
  • Not turning to sounds.
  • Not listening to name.
  • Not understanding some basic instructions.
  • Not interested in toys, concepts.
  • No fear of strangers.
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