Question

List two indicators of social-emotional development in the first year of a child

Answer 1

Your child starts to develop socially and emotionally from birth and should reach social and emotional developmental milestones at certain ages. These milestones are the age at which most children develop abilities such as smiling, playing, and interacting. Although some children are a little faster or slower than others, delayed social and emotional milestones could be an early warning of future problems. Talk to your health care provider if you have concerns.

About 17 percent of children have a developmental delay. Most of these delays are not discovered before children start school. Although your pediatrician is an expert at spotting a social or emotional delay, you are the one who spends the most time with your child. Knowing when to expect social and emotional milestones, and alerting your pediatrician if you suspect a delay, is the best way to prevent future problems and help your child reach his or her full potential. Many early intervention services are available if you are concerned about developmental delay.

Answer 2

Indicators of social emotional development in first year of child:

• The baby does not have clarity of the surroundings for the first two months after he/she is born.
• The baby slowly starts to recognize his mother and then the other people in the surroundings.
• He mostly plays with his mother and reacts fussy when he is hungry.
• After six months, he starts to recognize the colours and shapes of the object. He would seek constant attention from his parents.
• At an unusual or new place, he would act nervous and frightened, looking at strangers.