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Cognitive- growth in the mental processes used to gain knowledge
Fine-Motor- the ability to coordinate the small muscles throughout the body
Gross-Motor- improvement of the skills involving arms, legs, and whole body movements
Social- development of the interactions with others
Emotional- development of the expression of emotions -
Listens attentively to sounds and voices
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Reacts to discomfort and pain by crying for assistance
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Can grasps objects in reflex movements, but grasps are becoming voluntarty
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Moves arms and legs together
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Communicates with different sounds and facial expressions
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Smiles and coos when caregiver talks to him or her
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Enjoys social aspects of feeding time
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Begins to use mitten grasp for grabbintg objects near the hands
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Swipes at objects, gradually improving aim
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Expresses delight
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Transfers objects from one hand to the other, dropping objects often.
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Smiles at self in mirror
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May be able to play peek-a-boo game
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Is able to stand while supported
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Responds to affection and may imitate signs of affection
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Fingers, manipulates, and rattles objects repeatedly
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Begins to have a sense of humor
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Likes to empty and fill containers
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Achieves sitting positon by pushing up with arms
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Exhibits fear of strangers
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Uses index finger to point, lead, and poke
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May be able to move along furniture, touching it for support
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Responds appropriately to a few specific words
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May show fear of new sounds
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Performs for others, repeats act if applauded
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Likes to walk holding caregiver's hands
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Is more aware of and sensitive to other children
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Expresses delight, happiness, sadness, discomfort, and anger
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Can release grasped object instead of dropping it
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Speaks first recognizable word
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Stands alone
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May not always want to be cooperative
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Can point to body parts
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Seeks approval and tries to avoid disapproval
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Likes to frasp feeding utensils and cup
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May show preference for one hand
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Climbs up and down stairs
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Enjoys playing with siblings
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Waves good-bye
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May reveal an inner determination to walk
