Q1) Does your toddler point at objects? (Between the ages of 9 and 12 months, most children start pointing at things that catch their attention such as dogs, and toys. It's a non-verbal way of trying to communicate with you and an important step in language development.)
A1) Danica directly reaches out for the item with her hands, even if she is in danger of toppling over or out of our arms.
Q2) What does your toddler say? (At this age your toddler can join syllables together and is jabbering wordlike sounds. He can say "mama" and "dada," and maybe a couple of other words as well. Let the doctor know what your toddler understands. By now he should know and respond to his own name and other familiar words and show an interest in others' conversations; if he's not making any sounds or is making fewer than he was before, tell the doctor.)
A2) Danica still baby talks. Phrases like "ma ma, ba ba, ne ne, mum mum) When she is angry, she makes ter ter noises.
HB said she short tempered like me.
Q3) How are your toddler's social skills developing? (Most 1-year-olds enjoy playing games with others, including peekaboo and patty-cake. Your child will imitate everyday actions such as sweeping the floor or brushing his hair and will be exuberant and curious most of the time. He'll probably seek out interaction with familiar people, but will be anxious when separated from you or around strangers.)
A3) Danica enjoys playing peek-a-boo and catch me games (she crawls away while we catch and tickle her). When she is in a bad mood or feeling anxious, she cannot be away from us. Otherwise, she can be occupied with touch and feel books or her teddy, Elmo or ducky blanket.
Q4) How are your toddler's fine motor skills developing? (Twelve-month-olds like to point at things and can use both hands together when they play with things. If your toddler isn't using both hands equally, tell the doctor.)
A4) Danica can hold things with both hands and feed herself teddy puffs from a suction bowl. When she feels like it, she can wave bye bye, gong xi gong xi, give you a kiss on the cheek, high five. I tried signing to her but so far she hasn't signed back.
