appendix c: child development charts 235
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 12 months old.
Communication
Give it
to me.
Papa.
Papa.
imitates single
words or signs
understands simple
words or signs
learns that an
object exists
even if it is out
of sight
uses gestures
ba-ba
ga-ga
begins to babble
by joining sounds
together, or
repeats hand
shapes
12
months
old
Mental
works to
solve simple
problems
begins to understand
cause and effect
cries when
caregiver
leaves
begins to enjoy
social games
like peek-a-boo
Social
sits without help
crawls
pulls to
standing
position
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 ‘Social’
part of the circle: You do not have to play peek-a-boo with your baby. The question to ask yourself is if
your baby enjoys social games.
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)