Illustrating Developmental Progress for Infants & Young Children

 

The following pages provide examples illustrating expected development for children aged between one month and five years. They consider the following areas: Posture & Large Movements, Vision & Fine Movements, Hearing & Speach, Social Behaviour & Play.

 

1 month 12 month 2.5 years
3 month 15 month 3 years
6 month 18 month 4 years
9 month 2 years 5 years


The information is taken from Reports on Public Health and Medical Subjects No, 102. HMSO 1960, revised 1975. In Department of Health (1988) Protecting Children. A guide for Social Workers undertaking a Comprhensive Assessment, pp88-93).