234 appendix c: child development charts
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 6 months old.
Communication
makes simple
sounds or gestures
picks up
things and
puts them
in mouth
Mental
plays with
toys in
different
ways
turns head toward sounds
or movements
shows
fear with
strangers
makes
requests for
attention
6
months
old
recognizes
several
people
is interested
in objects
rolls from stomach to back
and from back to stomach
sits with some
support
wiggles and kicks
arms and legs
Social
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 ‘Physical’
part of the circle: Your baby does not have to play with a rattle. The question to ask yourself is if your
baby wiggles and kicks.
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)