We have compiled a list of websites containing information on child development, parenting, and speech and language development that may be useful for you.  Additionally, we have included some developmental milestones for 4-12 month-old infants. 

[4-7 months] [8-12 months] [Websites]

Is able to support their weight with their legs Can move hand toys from one hand to the other Can track moving objects with eyes Is showing a response to others emotions Starts to explore to find hidden objects Uses both hands and eyes for exploration Can roll from stomach to back Can roll from back to stomach Can sit with and without hands as support Will reach out with one hand Interacts well in social playing and activities  

                                  Areas of Concern 4 – 7 Months                                                  [top]

Tight muscles or muscles appear stiff You can not make child happy or content after 5 months Not rolling in either direction, stomach to back, or back to stomach Will not be held or hugged Finds it difficult to get object to mouth Not sitting with assistance by 6 months Not following objects with eyes by 6 months Can not support all or most weight on legs by 7 months Not looking at sounds by turning head Not smiling on their own by 6 months Not interested in being interactive with others in such games as peek a boo Not babbling and or trying to copy sounds by 7 months  

                                  The Milestones 8 – 12 Months                                                    [top]

 Saying a few words such as mom, dad, dog, uh-oh Enjoying imitating others at play Babbling with true meaning (it means a lot to them) Uses furniture to support walking Can pull up to standing position Can go from sitting to crawling position Goes from crawling position to sitting without assistance Can stand for a short period of time without assistance Can hit two items together (like two blocks) Can put toys in a box and take them out Explores with index finger Attempts to copy words and sounds for attention Is aware of familiar people and toys Also aware when mom and dad are not around (and not happy about this at all) Starts to become afraid of certain situations Understands simple words like "NO" Can finger feed themselves Can respond with gestures like “motioning head no” Walking two to three steps unassisted

                                       Areas of Concern 8 – 12 Months                                                  [top]

Not crawling (by 12 months) Not standing with support Drags or favors one side when crawling Not saying single words such as mom or dad Not using simple gestures like…wave bye-bye Cannot go from sitting position to crawling position unassisted Not able to put object in an out of a box

   Websites:                                                                                                                                 [top]

 http://zerotothree.org

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly

 http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/4356.htm

 http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncedl/

 http://www.cdipage.com/index.htm

 http://www.childrensdefense.org

 http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/

 http://www.psychologicalscience.org/

 http://www.apa.org/

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