PARENT RESOURCES
Parents know their children best. If you have concerns about your child, trust your instincts and please do not hesitate to call.
The earlier concerns are identified, the more opportunity for improved growth and development. The first three years have the most dramatic effect on brain growth and development.
LINKS
www.zerotothree.com Zero To Three; Promoting the Health and Development of Infants and Toddlers
www.coachinginearlychildhood.org>Coaching Method of Service Delivery; Pickles n' Tickles utilizes this model in our service delivery
www.icdl.com Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders; DIR/Floortime Model
www.idaofcal.org Infant Development Association of California; committed to improving Early Intervention in Calfornia
www.firstsigns.org Organization dedicated to educating parents and profession about autism and related disorders; early detection
www.prematurity.org Webite for parents of premature infants
www.whattoexpect.com What to Expect Pregnancy and Parenting; Pregnancy and Parenting ideas and articles
Some Developmental Milestones to Look for:
By the end of 3 months:
· Begins to smile socially
· Begins to babble
· Lifts head & chest while lying on tummy
· Grasps and shakes rattle/small toy
By the end of 7 months:
· Turn head when name is called
· Smile back at another person
· Respond to sound with sounds
· Enjoy social play (peek a boo)
By the end of 12 months:
· Uses simple gestures (waving bye-bye)
· Make sounds such as “ma” and “da”
· Imitate actions in play (clap when you clap)
· Respond when told ”no”
By the end of 18 months:
· Do simple pretend play (talk on a phone)
· Point to interesting things
· Look at objects when you point and say look
· Use several single words unprompted
By the end of 2 years (24 months):
· Use 2-4 word phrases
· Follow simple instructions
· Become more interested in children
· Point to objects or pictures when named
Adapted from CDC, Learn the Signs. Act Early