Check out for the
developmental issues that are common cause of concern for most parents and look
out for the signs of developmental delays. Read on to know in
detail.
The way your little one is
learning to talk, and participate in different activities, says a lot about her
ongoing growth and development. The milestones
are some of the abilities and skills that most of the children adopt by a
certain age. However, this does not mean you need to be worried, when you
cannot match her skills with all those mentioned in the developmental chart.
She shall imbibe those skills sooner or later.
Bringing up
the developmental issues when she is growing up are some of the ways you can
put to rest all your concerns about her growth and
developments.
Here we shall take a look at what your little
one may be capable of at this month:
Emotional and Social Developments in
Preschoolers
A list of expected
developments is below:
She will love every new
endeavour.
She will love to play the role you
or her dad plays.
She will get more and more
creative and participate in the make believe games.
She would love to play with other
children of her age.
She will love co-operating with
others now.
She can now differentiate between
the real and the make belief games.
Be prepared, as she shall be vocal
about her likes and dislikes now. She shall strongly refuse to accept anything
that she does not like. Likewise, she shall show her appreciation for the
things she likes.
Development of Communication
Skills in Preschoolers
She is now more aware of the
difference between genders. She can distinguish between "he" and
"she" now.
You may find her singing songs
that she learns in her school now. She will also show interest in rhymes.
You can act out different rhymes and enjoy wonderful time
together.
She will love telling stories.
Make sure to read
out to her every day.
She can now easily say her first
and last name.
Development of Cognitive Skills
in Preschoolers
Here are lists of
cognitive skill developments you can expect this month:
You may find her naming numbers as well as
colours.
She is aware of concepts such as
counting.
She has developed a fair idea of
the concept of time.
You can now ask her to draw some
body parts.
She can use the scissors smartly
now.
You may find her copying capital letters
easily.
When you read out a familiar story to her, she will be
able to tell how what happens next.
Physical
Developments in Preschoolers
Here are
lists of physical developments you can expect this
month:
She loves hopping and moving
around in one leg now.
She can kick and catch a ball
now.
She shall love mashing her own food and pour water in a
glass.
When to be Concerned about Preschooler’s
Development?
While these are the
expected developments from her, here are some cases when you should be
concerned. Take a look
below:
If she is not capable of jumping
in one place.
If you find her having problems in
holding a pencil, crayon or pen.
If you find her exhibiting no
interest in any games.
If she is not capable of
identifying simple things.
If she cannot follow any of your
commands.
If she is not able to speak
clearly.
If she is not yet capable of using
the toilet, dressing or undressing herself.
Or in case you find her
regressing.
According to the American Academy of
Paediatrics, every child should be diagnosed for developmental delays and autism
from time to time. You must talk to your doctor whenever you feel
concerned.
What are common developmental
issues in preschoolers? When should parents be concerned about developmental
issues? How to deal with developmental delays in preschoolers? Discuss
here.
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