Lets talk about physical, intellectual, language, social and emotional development - Contd Social and emotional development of the 0 to 12 months Social and emotional development of the 0 to 1 month 1. Smile unselectively at first and then in response to social stimulation. 2. Sensitive to touch, holding, stroking and rocking lightly. Cuddling will calm the baby down. 3. Dislike rough and abrupt handling. Social and emotional development of the 1 to 3 months 1. Use social smile as means of communication, especially with familiar persons. 2. Imitate mother’s facial expressions directed towards him. 3. Communicate his feelings and needs by crying, cooing, different facial expressions and body movements. 4. Frolic when played with and may cry when playing stops. Social and emotional development of the 4 to 7 months 1. Show strong preference for mother or caretaker. 2. Start to develop stranger anxiety. 3. Show interest in his own image in the mirror. Social and emotional development of the 8 to 12 months 1. Appear shy or anxious with strangers, show distress when parents leave. 2. Show preference for certain persons and toys. 3. Test out parental response to his behaviors. 4. Enjoy imitating other’s action in his play. Source: HKSAR Government
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:00:34 +0000
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