238 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 children have when they are 5 years old.
Communication
I fell in
the water.
talks or signs
about what
he has done
Who is over
there?
What are
they doing?
follows simple
directions
uses about
2000 words
or signs
asks many
questions
5
years
old
does
simple
puzzles
understands
counting
copies simple
shapes
Mental
plays with other
children
expresses
many
feelings
understands rules
I’m sad.
I’m sorry.
Social
easily walks
backward
hops on
one foot
Physical
Children 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: Your child does not have to be paying attention to a teacher. The question to ask
yourself is if your child understands rules like other children do.
Keep in mind that the goal is for your child to do the activities that other children the
same age do in your community.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)