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Reacts to discomfort and pain by crying for assistance.
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Cries deliberately for assistance; also communicates with grunts and facial expressions.
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Needs support for head. Without support, head will flop backward and forward.
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Is comforted by the human face.
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Shows obvious preference for faces to objects.
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Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands.
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Shows affection by looking at a person while kicking, waving arms, and smiling.
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Is able to show distress, excitement, contentment, anger, and delight.
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Begins to use mitten grasp for grabbing objects near the hands.
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Explores toys by grasping, sucking, shaking, and banging.
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Laughs when tickled.
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Can maintain a sitting position for several minutes if given proper support.
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Shows increased pleasure in social interactions.
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Responds to continued warmth and affection
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Looks at an object, reaches for it, and makes contact with it
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May form an attachment to one special object.
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can lift head and shoulders off surface
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grabs objects with either hand
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grabs at any and all objects in reach
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smiles at self in mirror
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may begin to show fearful behavior as separateness is felt
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stares solemnly at strangers
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distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar adults
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laughs when socializing
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Achieves sitting position by pushing up with arms.
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May be able to play the peek-a-boo game
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Begins to have a sense of humor.
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Creeps awkwardly, combining movements on tummy and knees.
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Thoroughly enjoys company of siblings.
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Exhibits fear of strangers.
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Likes to explore new places, but wants to be able to return to caregiver.
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Likes to empty and fill containers.
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Finds objects that are totally hidden.
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Uses index finger to point, lead, and poke.
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Crawls; may try to crawl up stairs.
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Responds appropriately to a few specific words.
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Likes to play games like pat-a-cake.
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Shows interest in play activities of others
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May show a fear of new sounds.
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May show fear of heights; may be afraid to crawl down from a chair.
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Climbs on chairs and other furniture.
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Likes to walk holding caregiver’s hands
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Puts nesting toys together correctly.
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Likes to look at pictures in a book
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Performs for others, repeats act if applauded.
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Is more aware of and sensitive to other children.
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Expresses delight, happiness, sadness, discomfort, and anger.
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Fears strange places.
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stands alone
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may carry utensil to mouth in attempt to feed itself
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waving goodbye
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likes to look at pictures in a book
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Likes to say no and shake head to get response from a caregive
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Objects to having his or her enjoyable play stopped
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Seeks approval and tries to avoid disapproval.
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May not always want to be cooperative.
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climbs up and down stairs
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walks holding on to furniture
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waving goodbye
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finding hidden objects
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enjoys siblings company
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May reveal an inner determination to walk.
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throws tantrums
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shows negativity
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