DEFINITION, PREVALENCE, DEVELOPMENT BY AGE & TREATMENT PLAN
DEFINITION
Milestones related to social interaction and communication
PREVALENCE
Common developmental progression is seen in all children, though timing may vary.
DEVELOPMENT BY AGE
- 6 weeks: smiles
- 3 months: communicates pleasure
- 6 months: curious, engages with people
- 9 months: cautious of strangers, shows apprehension
- 12 months: points, handles objects, waves bye-bye, claps hands
- 18 months: imitates activities
- 2 years: extends play beyond parents, waves to strangers and parallel play with peers
- 3 years: seeks playtime with peers, achieves bowel control
- 4 years: dry at night, good bladder control, dresses self, imaginative play, forms close friendships
TREATMENT PLAN
- Regular monitoring of developmental progress
- Early intervention if delays are noted
- Support for social skill development – Parental guidance and support