ECD Module 3

Developmental risk factors (4 -5 years)

• Exhibits extremely aggressive, fearful or timid behaviour
• Is unable to separate from parents
• Is easily distracted and unable to concentrate on any single activity for more than 5 minutes
• Shows little interest in playing with other children
• Seldom uses fantasy or imitation in play
• Seems unhappy or sad much of the time
• Avoids or seems aloof with other children and adults
• Shows little emotion
• Has trouble eating, sleeping or using the toilet
• Can’t differentiate between fantasy and reality
• Seems unusually passive
• Can’t understand two-part instructions and prepositions ("put the cup on the table"; "get the ball under the couch")
• Can’t give his first and last name
• Doesn’t use plurals or past tense
• Cannot build a tower of 6 to 8 blocks
• Seems uncomfortable holding a crayon
• Has trouble taking off clothing
• Can’t brush teeth or wash and dry hands.