Research indicates that a gap in language, gesturing, and
other developmental markers begins to open by age 2, Ferguson says — even though there are virtually no racial or social class differences in the mental abilities of infants before age 1.
Drawing from an experienced set of experts in a range of fields, including CASEL's Roger Weissberg, this website
provides developmental markers at each age / stage, with guidance for parents on how to support each aspect of development.
They may not always be able to isolate their fingers to perfectly execute the sign, but if they are able to increase self - expression and communication in support of those very
important developmental markers, then they are off to a wonderful start on their expressive journey!
Most of
these developmental markers happen around six months of age.
Many parents will find
these developmental markers show up somewhere between five and eight months, but the most important take - away
Many parents will find
these developmental markers show up somewhere between five and eight months, but the most important take - away is to watch baby.
In fact, the absence of
these developmental markers should raise more questions than their presence.
Developmental markers of allostatic load: Examining the evidence in a longitudinal sample of kindergarten children