Things To Watch For In Preschoolers

Things To Watch For In Preschoolers

• If your child has not developed some behaviours by a certain age don't worry on your own, check with a health care professional.
• You should check if, by the fourth birthday, your child does not:
  • speak so you can understand them most of the time
  • understand and follow simple directions
  • tell their name and age
  • stay with an activity for five to 10 minutes
  • jump up and down on the spot without falling.
• You should also check with a health care professional if by the fifth birthday your child does not:
  • speak so other people can understand
  • appear interested in things happening around them
  • help to dress themself
  • have good bladder and bowel control in the day time with few accidents

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