Milestones

Cognitive Milestones

• Month 1
• The ability to recognize the mother's voice, and respond to it alone on an emotional and physical level customized for the maternal figure
• Learning to cry when assistance is needed, and furthermore, beginning to alter certain cries to fit certain needs as a first step towards the feat of language
• Month 3
• Object permanence, as found in Piaget's first sensorimotor stage, which entails being able to understand that people, places, and objects continue to exist even when out of sensory detection
• Following objects in motion
• Responding to particular sounds with a regular pattern of behavior, indicating a form of understanding towards those sounds
• Months 4 to 7
• Recognizing their own name as a result of word association that kicks off language development, responding to when they are called and knowing when they have been verbally acknowledged
• The infant will begin to place objects in their mouth to get a feel for shape, texture, and perhaps even use with one of the most sensitive parts of the body- the tongue
• Interest and response to mirrors as the baby slowly discovers the concept of reflection, leading to self recognition as a result of viewing themselves
• Months 8 to 12
• Understanding what the word no entails, and perhaps even responding to it as appropriate, as social learning progresses
• Advanced interaction with objects, such as the ability to play with toys in a manner that proves entertaining and educational to them
• Learning to communicate with gestures as they gain an understanding of language- this is often a good time to begin learning sign language, if necessary or desired
• The imitation of sounds as a result of social interaction as they explore the potential of vocalization