INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

Module 3: Observation and Recording the Development of Infants (13 to 24 months) in different Child Care Centers

Practical-10: Observation of socio emotional and language development of infants (13-18 months)

Observation of social development of infants (13-18 months)

Introduction: They understand object constancy and know that objects not seen around are likely to be hidden somewhere. They express both positive and negative emotions and need constant monitoring of their moods and activities. The child loves companionship. Spend time and provide your child company in play and guide and help her learn. Provide ‘such toys’ that are good lessons for the child to think ahead for e.g. if the child is picking the toys show him a wagon which will make it easier. The child will draw this lesson and sue a yardstick to retrieve his toys himself from under the furniture or from perching on a sturdy box to reach things up high.

Aim: To observe the social development of infants in the age range of 13 -18 months

Objectives:

1. To understand the social developmentof infants (13 -18 months).
2. To develop the skill to observe the social development of infants in the age range of 12 -18 months.

Checklist to observe the social development of infants (13-18 months)

Sl No	Activities	Performed	Emerging	Not at emerged
1	Hugs toys and people
2	Plays away from familiar people
3	Stranger anxiety may return briefly
4	Asks for help
5	Laughs at events that are different from normal
6	Shows anger or frustration

Observation of language development of infants (13-18 months)