Every child undergoes unique developmental milestones from 0-3 years, but parents still need to invest time in observing and identifying any unusual signs during each developmental stage. If your child shows a tendency to lose skills or exhibits any of the following signs, it's essential to consult with experts for early intervention:
From birth to 4 months old
- Eye squinting or issues with eye movements during most of this period
- No response to loud noises or sounds
- No recognition of own hands (2 months old)
- No eye tracking of moving objects (3 months old)
- No grasping of objects (3 months old)
- No smiling at you and people around (3 months old)
- Unable to lift the head (3 months old)
- No bringing objects to the mouth (4 months old)
- No kicking when the feet are placed on a hard surface (4 months old)
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At 7 months old
- Difficulty in body movement, seems rigid with tense muscles
- Body resembles a cloth doll, appears very soft
- Handles objects with only one hand
- Rejects when being held
- No signs of preference or affection towards caregivers
- Sensitive to light or cries persistently
- Struggles to bring objects to the mouth
- Unable to roll in different directions (5 months old)
- Unable to sit even with assistance (6 months old)
- No loud cries or laughter (6 months old)
At 1 year old
- Does not crawl, or if crawling, only drags half of the body
- Cannot stand even with assistance
- No signs of searching for hidden objects
- Unable to speak single words
- When saying 'no,' does not use gestures like shaking the head
- Does not point to pictures or objects around
- Unable to walk (18 months old)
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At 2 years old
- When unable to say at least 1 word
- Does not use sentences with 2 words or more
- No imitation or imitation of language
- Unable to push toys with wheels
- Does not imitate or follow simple instructions
At 3 years old
- Frequently falls or struggles when climbing stairs
- Unclear or frequently stuttering speech
- Unable to stack a tower with more than 4 blocks
- Unable to draw a circle
- Lacks interest in playing with peers
- Does not understand simple instructions
- Limited eye contact
- Limited interest in toys
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