Age
Early Warning Signs
Age
Early Warning Signs
3 months of age
1. Does not respond to loud sounds
2. Does not look at faces, does not follow moving people or objects
3. Does not pronounce or smile when prompted
4. does not lift head when lying prone
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18 months old
1. cannot consciously say “Daddy” or “Mommy”
2. cannot point to people or objects on request
3. cannot walk alone
4. no eye contact with others
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6 months old
1. less pronunciation, not laughing out loud
2. clenches fist and does not release it
3. cannot reach and grasp objects
4. unable to sit
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2 years old
1. no meaningful language
2. does not hold railings to go up stairs/steps
3. does not run
4. does not eat with a spoon
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8 months old
1. Does not respond to sounds
2. cannot distinguish between strangers and acquaintances
3. cannot pass toys between hands
4. does not sit alone
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2.5 years old
1. Single, stereotypical interest
2. cannot say 2-3 word phrases
3. can’t indicate urination or defecation
4. often falls down when walking
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12 months old
1. does not wave “goodbye” or
Clap hands to say “welcome”
2. Does not respond to name calling
3. cannot pinch small objects with thumb and index finger
4. cannot hold objects to stand up
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3 years old
1. can’t jump on both feet
2. cannot imitate drawing circles
3. cannot communicate or play with other children
4. cannot say their own names
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Early warning signs of childhood developmental problems apply to children aged 0-3 years, check for early warning signs at the appropriate age. A positive early warning sign for any of the signs at that age indicates the possibility of developmental deviations and prompt consultation.