ECD Module 3

Development risk factors (4 - 7 months)

• Seems very stiff, tight muscles
• Seems very floppy, like a rag doll
• Shows no affection for the person who cares for them
• Doesn’t seem to enjoy being around people
• One or both eyes consistently turn in or out
• Persistent tearing, eye drainage, or sensitivity to light
• Does not respond to sounds around them
• Has difficulty getting objects to mouth
• Does not turn head to locate sounds by 4 months
• Doesn’t roll over (stomach to back) by 6 months
• Cannot sit with help by 6 months (not by themselves)
• Does not laugh or make squealing sounds by 5 months
• Does not actively reach for objects by 6 months
• Does not follow objects with both eyes
• Does not bear some weight on legs by 5 months.