Assessing Development

How can we tell if our child is developing normally in its first two years? Learn some of the basic developmental milestones in physical growth, personal and social skills, large and small motor skills, and language acquisition. Discover when to seek professional help to assess development, especially for potential problems in hearing and vision. Understand that speech is the most variable area of development. Learn to recognize key motor skill developments. See how symmetry of movement is important, and learn how growth charts take ethnic diversity into account.

- Learn why a pediatrician might pay more attention to Luke's hat size than his birth weight.

- Listen to the doctor's explanation of what he looks for to assess infant development and what parents can expect.

- Learn to recognize key motor skill developments. Understand how a baby rattle is a developmental tool.

Runtime: 21 minutes

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This video is part of the Practical Parenting Series.