Milestoneunknown· 6mo–12mo

Shows preferences for certain people

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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to shows preferences for certain people

Shows no attempt to shows preferences for certain people
No observable behavior matching this milestone

Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently shows preferences for certain people

Occasionally or inconsistently shows preferences for certain people
Requires significant support or prompting

Developing

Frequently shows preferences for certain people with some support

Frequently shows preferences for certain people with some support
Shows the behavior in familiar contexts

Secure

Consistently shows preferences for certain people across contexts

Consistently shows preferences for certain people across contexts
Performs independently without prompting

Reflexive

Readily shows preferences for certain people and extends the behavior

Readily shows preferences for certain people and extends the behavior
Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

Thinking5mo–13mo

Hello, Baby!

Parent observes social responsiveness, mirror play, name response, and emotional differentiation in a 6-10mo baby. Covers thirteen social-emotional and attention milestones.

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Standardised assessment view

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