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Physical
Holds head without
support
Pushes legs down when
feet are on flat surface
Rolls over
Sits without support
Crawls
Walks
Begin to run
Socio-emotional
Smiles at people
Likes to play
Shy or afraid to strangers
Cries when caregiver
leaves
Copies others
Show independence
INFANCY Language
( Birth-3years) Response to own name
Makes different sounds
Response to simple
request
Tries to say words
Says sentences
Cognitive
Watches things as they
move
Uses eyes and hands
together
Recognizes people at the
distance
Finds hidden things
Physical
Runs well
Climbs easily
Hips and stands on one
foot
Can use toilet on his/her
own
Socio-emotional
Shows affection
Takes turns in games
Cooperate with other
Children
Early childhood Shows concern and
( 3 – 8 years ) sympathy
Shows more independence
Language
Follows two to three
instructions
Uses pronouns
Tells and retell stories
Speaks clearly
Cognitive
Plays make-believe
Works with simple toys
Names letters
Names colors and numbers
Draw a person
Shows development of
mental skill
Physical
Growth spurt may take
place
Become clumsy
Increased in appetite
Socio-emotional
Increased aware of body
changes due to puberty
Middle Childhood Shows more concern about
( 9 – 11 years) looks
May feel stressed about
school
Language
Continues bro speak
clearly
Expresses one’s to thought
articulately
Cognitive
Increase attention span
Sees the view of other
people more clearly
Physical
Reaches adult weight and
height
Socio-emotional
Becomes interested in
opposite sex
Begins conflict with
parents
Adolescence Show more independence
from parents
( 12 – 18 years ) Language
Continues to speak clearly
Expresses one’s thought
articulately
Cognitive
Acquires and uses defined
work habits
Shows concern about the
future