2. In order to identify a possible
delay in a child, it is helpful
to understand how a child’s
development is looked at from a
professional stand point.
3. A child’s ability to do
things for him/herself.
♥ Dressing /undressing
♥ Feeding
♥ Sleeping habits
♥ Bathing
♥ Toilet training, etc.
4. A child’s ability to
interact socially.
♥Expressing his/her
feelings
♥ Interacting with adults
♥ Interacting with peers
♥ Understanding danger
♥ His/her coping skills.
5. A child’s thinking and
learning skills such as:
♥ Problem-solving skills
♥ Play skills,
♥ Attention span.
6. ♥Receptive Language:
A child’s ability to
understand when spoken
to, to follow commands, to
respond to his/her name.
♥Expressive Language:
A child’s ability to express
his/her needs by words,
sounds, gestures, pointing.
7. ♥ Gross Motor Skills:
A child’s ability to control the
large muscles of the body for
walking, running, sitting,
crawling and other activities.
♥ Fine Motor Skills:
A child’s ability to control the
fingers, hands and arms.
Eye-Hand coordination.
♥ Sensory Integration:
A child’s ability to process,
organize and interpret
stimulation from the
environment, such as touch,
movement, sight and sound.
