appendix c: child development charts 233
Each part of this circle shows a different area of development. The pictures and words are examples of
skills that many babies have when they are 3 months old.
Communication
responds to
familiar voices or
faces
recognizes
main
caregivers
Mental
reacts to
sudden
sounds or
movements
can be
comforted by
voice or touch
3
months
old
cries when
hungry or
uncomfortable
is aware of hands
sucks on breast
Social
smiles when
played with
lifts head up when on belly
Physical
Babies who are deaf or cannot hear well will benefit from activities that help them develop in all
of the skills in each area. The pictures are only examples of skills. In this example, look at the
‘Communication’ part of the circle: You do not have to play the flute! The question to ask yourself is if
your baby reacts to a sudden sound or movement.
Keep in mind that the goal is for your baby to do the activities that other babies the
same age do in your community.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)