Significant progress in her skills has been observed in the child’s functioning. She is active, cheerful, and interested in her surroundings. Her gross motor skills require further intensive stimulation. The girl moves dynamically in a crawling position. She is becoming more stable when standing upright, trying to climb, and taking her first steps with the support of her caregiver. She can move sideways with support, turn around with her back and maintain her position by leaning against a stable surface. She sits independently, but in an incorrect W-shaped or asymmetrical position.
She successfully manipulates toys, grabs and pulls objects, and looks at them. Her orientation is preserved. The child moves her gaze from object to object, looks for the source of sound, and follows the movement of people and objects. She focuses on illustrations in children’s books. She looks for objects that disappear from view.
Her communication skills continue to progress. The girl actively vocalizes and syllabifies, using her own speech more and more clearly. She does not speak, but understands repeated words, mainly those with emotional connotations. She displays appropriate social behavior. She responds to smiles and voices with smiles and vocalizations. She is responsive to changes in facial expressions. She listens to what is said and responds to her name. She willingly cuddles with her caregiver, initiates contact with adults she knows, and maintains an appropriate distance from strangers, as is appropriate for her age.
She does not use pointing gestures, but she does use gestures to express emotions and imitates clapping. She is interested in her reflection in the mirror and laughs. She is reactive to the presence of others. The girl actively seeks attention and initiates interaction with people around her. She plays with her peers. She maintains a daily rhythm and has a normal appetite. She drinks from a cup, is fed with a spoon, and tries to eat solid foods on her own.
Update November 6, 2025: Little Ember started walking today!
