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Syndrome Fragile x of Martin-Bell

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most begin preschool at age three

programs stress language skills, motor development and pre-academic skills

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Break task into small steps

explicitly teach each step

cooperative learning groups of three or more

peer tutoring and students who can help each other

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Guide

A guide to normal childhood development that can help you recognize when your child might need professional attention.

What's In This Guide?

Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics for this content.

Every child is different, and so is every parent's experience; but experts have a clear idea about the range of normal development from birth to age 5 - and signs that a child might have a developmental delay. Below you'll find milestones organized by period of development, and tips on when to contact a health professional about your concerns. Remember - there is no penalty for being cautious about your growing child, and if there is a problem acting early can make all the difference.

Movement Milestones

Visual and Hearing Milestones

Smell and Touch Milestones

Developmental Health Watch

If, during the second, third, or fourth weeks of your baby's life, she shows any of the following signs of developmental delay, notify your pediatrician.

Movement Milestones

Visual and Hearing Milestones

Social and Emotional Milestones

Begins to develop a social smile

Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when playing stops

Becomes more communicative and expressive with face and body

Imitates some movements and facial expressions

Developmental Health Watch

Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.

Movement milestones

Walks alone

Pulls toys behind her while walking

Carries large toy or several toys while walking

Begins to run

Stands on tiptoe

Kicks a ball

Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted

Walks up and down stairs holding on to support

Milestones in hand and finger skills

Scribbles spontaneously

Turns over container to pour out contents

Builds tower of four blocks or more

Might use one hand more frequently than the other

Language milestones

Cognitive milestones

Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers

Begins to sort by shapes and colors

Begins make-believe play

Social and emotional milestones

Developmental health watch

Because each child develops at his own particular pace, it's impossible to tell exactly when yours will perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don't be alarmed if he takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if he displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.

This guide was last reviewed or updated on February 23, 2023.

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Parents Guide to Developmental Milestones

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Parents of youth with disabilities have unique opportunities to promote their successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and full adult participation in society. Families can assist in the transition process by providing adolescents direction in their exploration of interests, guidance in career and college planning, and encouragement as they pursue their dreams. Parents can help each other, too. As they develop skills in working with their own children they can:

The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in academics and careers, especially in promising fields where they have been underrepresented, including science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. DO-IT helps individuals with disabilities use technology as an empowering tool.

Parents can provide the foundation for young people to become self-determined, to learn decision-making skills, and to gain access to resources. They can empower their children's personal plans for success.

Parents can be more effective with up-to-date information, communication, and community resources. The following resources may be particularly helpful in assisting parents as their children prepare for college and careers. Compiled with the input from many parents, this list includes printed materials, electronic discussion lists, websites, disability-related conferences and organizations, and agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities.

Parent Resources

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)
206-685-DOIT (voice/TTY)
888-972-3648 (voice)
509-328-9331 (voice)
www.uw.edu/doit/
Comprehensive set of resources and programs with a focus on access to technology, college, and careers for youth with disabilities.

Institute on Community Integration
612-624-6300 (voice)

Provides research, professional training, technical assistance, and publishing activities to improve community services and social supports for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Learning Ally
800-221-4792 (voice)
learningally.org
Educational and professional books on audio, covering all subjects from kindergarten through postgraduate studies.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
541-343-1284 (voice/TTY)
www.miusa.org
A clearinghouse on disability-related and parenting information regarding international exchange and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
ncset@umn.edu
www.ncset.org
Identifies needs of youth with disabilities to successfully participate in postsecondary education and training, civic engagement, and meaningful employment.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
202-207-0334 (voice)
1-844-778-7961 (toll-free voice)
202-207-0340 (TTY)

Information and resources for people with disabilities and their families regarding independent living.

TransCen
301-424-2002 (voice Maryland)
415-979-9520 (voice San Francisco)
414-277-8506 (voice Milwaukee)
www.transcen.org
An organization that develops projects in school to work transition, education systems change, and employment for people with disabilities.

About DO-IT

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers, such as those in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Primary funding for DO-IT is provided by the National Science Foundation, the State of Washington, and the U.S. Department of Education.

For further information, to be placed on the DO-IT mailing list, request materials in an alternate format, or to make comments or suggestions about DO-IT publications or web pages, contact:

DO-IT
University of Washington
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842
doit@uw.edu
www.uw.edu/doit/
206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
888-972-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
509-328-9331 (voice/TTY) Spokane
206-221-4171 (fax)

Founder and Director: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.

Acknowledgment

This publication was developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H324M990010. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.

Copyright © 2022, 2014, 2012, 2009, 2006, 2000, University of Washington. Permission is granted to copy these materials for educational, noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged.

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National Resources for Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities

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Parents of youth with disabilities have unique opportunities to promote their successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and full adult participation in society.