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The following expected range of child development is an indication only.
Expected range of development - 4 years   Developmental delay - 4 years
  • The gross motor skills have developed very well. Able to run around sharp corners, even with pushing or pulling toys.
  • Independently walks up and down on stairs with alternate legs.
  • Can climb ladders and trees.
  • Now very skilled on a bike or trike.
  • Can jump on one foot and stands on one leg for 3-5 seconds.
  • Fine motor skills are developed.
  • Able to copy more intricate lines and letters, but occasionally mistakes letters.
  • Draws people with a head and features, hands, body and legs.
  • Knows basic colours.
  • Knows their full name, address and age.
  • Listening carefully and able to tell stories, where fantasy and the reality are often mixed.
  • Eats with spoon and fork very well.
  • Able to wash and dry hands as well as clean teeth.
  • Dresses and undresses still unable to manage tying.
  • Has favourite outfits and fights to wear them. Generally stubborn and can behave impertinently.
  • Can build intricate castles and towers from different sized blocks.
  • Plays with other kids but alternates between co-operation and aggression.
  • Loves to role play, enjoys playing doctors, shop keeper, bus driver, mum and dad, cooking etc.
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  • Child still unable to express verbally.
  • Has problem sitting and playing.
  • Has very short attention span.
  • Not keen to copy letters, draw pictures, use scissors.
  • Behaviour problems.
  • Toilet training is not successful.
  • Messy eating.
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