Children's Developmental Stages

The following pages provide examples illustrating expected development for children aged between one month and five years. They consider the following areas: Posture & Large Movements, Vision & Fine Movements, Hearing & Speach, Social Behaviour & Play.

1 month	12 months	2.5 years
3 months	15 months	3 years
6 months	18 months	4 years
9 months	2 years	5 years

 

The information is taken from Reports on Public Health and Medical Subjects No, 102. HMSO 1960, revised 1975. In Department of Health (1988) Protecting Children. A guide for Social Workers undertaking a Comprhensive Assessment, pp88-93).