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Age 1-2 Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving bye-bye are called developmental milestones. Deve...lopmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). During the second year, toddlers are moving around more, and are aware of themselves and their surroundings. Their desire to explore new objects and people also is increasing. During this stage, toddlers will show greater independence; begin to show defiant behavior; recognize themselves in pictures or a mirror; and imitate the behavior of others, especially adults and older children. Toddlers also should be able to recognize the names of familiar people and objects, form simple phrases and sentences, and follow simple instructions and directions. Positive Parenting Tips Following are some of the things you, as a parent, can do to help your toddler during this time: Read to your toddler daily. Ask her to find objects for you or name body parts and objects. Play matching games with your toddler, like shape sorting and simple puzzles. Encourage him to explore and try new things. Help to develop your toddler’s language by talking with her and adding to words she starts. For example, if your toddler says baba, you can respond, Yes, you are rightthat is a bottle. Encourage your child’s growing independence by letting him help with dressing himself and feeding himself. Respond to wanted behaviors more than you punish unwanted behaviors (use only very brief time outs). Always tell or show your child what she should do instead. Encourage your toddler’s curiosity and ability to recognize common objects by taking field trips together to the park or going on a bus ride. Child Safety First Because your child is moving around more, he will come across more dangers as well. Dangerous situations can happen quickly, so keep a close eye on your child. Here are a few tips to help keep your growing toddler safe: Do NOT leave your toddler near or around water (for example, bathtubs, pools, ponds, lakes, whirlpools, or the ocean) without someone watching her. Fence off backyard pools. Drowning is the leading cause of injury and death among this age group. Block off stairs with a small gate or fence. Lock doors to dangerous places such as the garage or basement. Ensure that your home is toddler proof by placing plug covers on all unused electrical outlets. Keep kitchen appliances, irons, and heaters out of reach of your toddler. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep sharp objects such as scissors, knives, and pens in a safe place. Lock up medicines, household cleaners, and poisons. Do NOT leave your toddler alone in any vehicle (that means a car, truck, or van) even for a few moments. Store any guns in a safe place out of his reach. Keep your child’s car seat rear-facing as long as possible. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, she is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness. Healthy Bodies Give your child water and plain milk instead of sugary drinks. After the first year, when your nursing toddler is eating more and different solid foods, breast milk is still an ideal addition to his diet. Your toddler might become a very picky and erratic eater. Toddlers need less food because they don’t grow as fast. It’s best not to battle with him over this. Offer a selection of healthy foods and let him choose what she wants. Keep trying new foods; it might take time for him to learn to like them. Limit screen time and develop a media use plan for your family. It’s recommended to toddlers not use any screen media other than video chatting. Your toddler will seem to be moving continuallyrunning, kicking, climbing, or jumping. Let him be activehe’s developing his coordination and becoming strong. Make sure your child gets the recommended amount of sleep each night: For toddlers 1-2 years, 1114 hours per 24 hours (including naps) Tips for Parents Ideas to help children My Plate Toddlersexternal icon The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides information on health and nutrition for toddlers HealthyChildren.orgexternal icon AAP’s Healthy Children website provides information on feeding, nutrition, and fitness for all developmental stages from infancy to young adulthood. Just in Time Parentingexternal icon (JITP) Quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful. 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Child development - infants(0-1 year) Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving bye-bye are called d...evelopmental milestones. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). In the first year, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them. Cognitive, or brain development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Learning language is more than making sounds (babble), or saying ma-ma and da-da. Listening, understanding, and knowing the names of people and things are all a part of language development. During this stage, babies also are developing bonds of love and trust with their parents and others as part of social and emotional development. The way parents cuddle, hold, and play with their baby will set the basis for how they will interact with them and others. Positive Parenting Tips Following are some things you, as a parent, can do to help your baby during this time: Talk to your baby. She will find your voice calming. Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words. This will help him learn to use language. Read to your baby. This will help her develop and understand language and sounds. Sing to your baby and play music. This will help your baby develop a love for music and will help his brain development. Praise your baby and give her lots of loving attention. Spend time cuddling and holding your baby. This will help him feel cared for and secure. Play with your baby when she’s alert and relaxed. Watch your baby closely for signs of being tired or fussy so that she can take a break from playing. Distract your baby with toys and move him to safe areas when he starts moving and touching things that he shouldn’t touch. Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Parenting can be hard work! It is easier to enjoy your new baby and be a positive, loving parent when you are feeling good yourself. Child Safety First When a baby becomes part of your family, it is time to make sure that your home is a safe place. Look around your home for things that could be dangerous to your baby. As a parent, it is your job to ensure that you create a safe home for your baby. It also is important that you take the necessary steps to make sure that you are mentally and emotionally ready for your new baby. Here are a few tips to keep your baby safe: Do not shake your babyever! Babies have very weak neck muscles that are not yet able to support their heads. If you shake your baby, you can damage his brain or even cause his death. Make sure you always put your baby to sleep on her back to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (commonly known as SIDS). Read more about new recommendations for safe sleep for infants here. Protect your baby and family from secondhand smoke. Do not allow anyone to smoke in your home. Place your baby in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat while he is riding in a car. Prevent your baby from choking by cutting her food into small bites. Also, don’t let her play with small toys and other things that might be easy for her to swallow. Don’t allow your baby to play with anything that might cover her face. Never carry hot liquids or foods near your baby or while holding him. Vaccines (shots) are important to protect your child’s health and safety. Because children can get serious diseases, it is important that your child get the right shots at the right time. Talk with your child’s doctor to make sure that your child is up-to-date on her vaccinations. Healthy Bodies Breast milk meets all your baby’s needs for about the first 6 months of life. Between 6 and 12 months of age, your baby will learn about new tastes and textures with healthy solid food, but breast milk should still be an important source of nutrition. Feed your baby slowly and patiently, encourage your baby to try new tastes but without force, and watch closely to see if he’s still hungry. Keep your baby active She might not be able to run and play like the big kids just yet, but there’s lots she can do to keep her little arms and legs moving throughout the day. Getting down on the floor to move helps your baby become strong, learn, and explore. Try not to keep your baby in swings, strollers, bouncer seats, and exercise saucers for too long. Limit screen time. For children younger than 18 months of age, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that it’s best if babies do not use any screen media other than video chatting. Make sure your child gets the recommended amount of sleep each night: For infants 4-12 months, 1216 hours per 24 hours (including naps) #infant #autismmom #parenthood

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ADHD and sleep Insufficient sleep can make anyone less attentive, but it can be highly detrimental for #children with #ADHD. Kids with ADHD need at least as muc...h sleep as their unaffected peers, but tend not to get what they need. Their attention problems can lead to overstimulation and trouble falling asleep. A consistent, early bedtime is the most helpful strategy to combat this problem, but it may not completely solve it. Help your child get better rest by trying out one or more of the following strategies: Decrease television time and increase your child’s activities and exercise levels during the day. Eliminate caffeine from your child’s diet. Create a buffer time to lower down the activity level for an hour or so before bedtime. Find quieter activities such as coloring, reading or playing quietly. Spend ten minutes cuddling with your child. This will build a sense of love and security as well as provide a time to calm down. Use lavender or other aromas in your child’s room. The scent may help to calm your child. Use relaxation tapes as background noise for your child when falling asleep. There are many varieties available including nature sounds and calming music. Children with ADHD often find white noise to be calming. You can create white noise by putting a radio on static or running an electric fan.

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Pointing for children 5-18 months An important social and language/communication milestone Over the past weeks I have been discussing the importance of the combination of developmental milestones. Pointing is one such example. It is a fine motor skill that is used for early social and communication interactions. Pointing is important because:... It allows your baby to show you things of interest declarative pointing. Your baby can point to things they want you to give them imperative pointing. They can share moments with you (i.e. joint attention). Why do children point? Children point to communicate their interests/desires and to share information about their world. Some examples are: Draw an adults attention to something (e.g. oh no - when something is broken). Share an experience Look at this. Tell you what they need (e.g. Give me ). Express themselves/label objects (e.g. This is a dog.). Indicate that something is no longer there, which may mean Find or Where is? If your child is having difficulty pointing they may: Use a whole hand to point. Use their eyes to show you things of interest. Need to physically take you to objects. Not use it to communicate, only uses for what they want. Ways to develop pointing: Use gestures when communicating with your baby from a young age. Encourage fine motor development during play (e.g. offer small objects to pick up, point finger into objects, turn on/off lights with index finger). page 3 Model pointing when playing with your baby. Reading books and pointing at the pictures. Point and label familiar objects. Bubble blowing is a great way to develop pointing. When you should be concerned about the development and use of pointing: Each baby's development varies, however, you will typically see pointing develop between 10 and 15 months of age. If your baby is not able to do the following by 18 months, seek out professional help. Look at objects you are pointing at nearby initially and far away by 18 months. Whole hand pointing (10-12 months). Point at objects of interest declarative pointing. Pointing with index finger (12-18 months) at an item of desire imperative pointing. Looks at objects that are named first and then points at them. Makes a choice of 2 objects. Gives you an object when asked. Pointing may emerge differently in children with developmental delay due to: Delayed development of motor skills (e.g. sitting, eye/hand coordination, delayed hand skills). Difficulty imitating gestures. Poor vision. Delays in joint attention sharing attention with others.

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