q       Seems very stiff with tight muscles.

q       Seems very floppy, like a rag doll.

q       Head still flops back when body is pulled up to a sitting position.

q       Reaches with one hand only.

q       Refuses to cuddle.

q       Shows no affection for the person who cares for him/her.

q       Doesn’t seem to enjoy being around people.

q       One or both eyes consistently turn in or out.

q       Persistent tearing, eye drainage, or sensitivity to light.

q       Does not respond to sounds around him/her.

q       Has difficulty getting objects to his/her mouth.

q       Does not turn his/her head to locate sounds by four months.

q       Doesn’t roll over in either direction (front to back or back to front) by five months.

q       Seems inconsolable at night after five months.

q       Doesn’t smile spontaneously by five months.

q       Cannot sit with help by six months.

q       Does not laugh or make squealing sounds by six months.

q       Does not actively reach for objects by six to seven months.

q       Doesn’t follow objects with both eyes at near (1foot) and far (6 feet) ranges by seven months.

q       Does not bear some weight on legs by seven months.

q       Does not babble by seven months.

q       Shows no interest in games of peek-a-boo by eight months.

As published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  If you have concerns regarding your child’s development based on this list, please consult your pediatrician or call us for a detailed evaluation.  The earlier an intervention and treatment are achieved, the better the results for both the parents and the child.