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The following expected range of child development is an indication only.
Expected range of development - 9 months   Developmantal delay - 9 months
  • Points and puts fingers into hole. Can put two blocks on top of each other.
  • Starts pulling toy by string, takes out small object from the basket, using both hands.
  • Understands basic instruction "no" "yes" and "bye”.
  • Gesturing, repeats words, copies the rhythm of the speech intonation.
  • Recognises if object is big and needs two hands to hold.
  • Remembers a toy he/she played with yesterday.
  • Looking for a hidden object at the same place.
  • At 10-11 months, points out body parts.
  • Plays with stacking blocks, likes pictures in books.
  • Starts to be bossy. Doesn't like to end playing.
  • Knows the meaning of "no".
  • He/she annoys parents to see how they react.
  • Helps more and more in dressing, can pull socks off.
  • Crawls while holding a toy in one hand, turns around, starts to stretch one or both legs while crawls.
  • Pulls up at furniture, side walks, might be able to stand by himself/herself for couple of seconds.
  • Sits for a long time with a straight back.
  • Starts to climb up on furniture, on stairs.
  • Stands alone longer and longer, crouches down and stands up at about 11 months.
  • Arms and legs are very active in the bath.
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  • Stiff limbs, crossing tendency in legs or very placid quiet baby.
  • Poor head control, and poor ability to use hands.
  • Difficult to bring arms forward.
  • Lack of eye-hand control.
  • Difficult to get he/she to stand, going forward one side dominant, rounded back.
  • Fine motor skills not improving, lack of interest towards toys. No favourite toy.
  • Does not respond to basic instruction.
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