Intellectual development of infants
by Shelby Schleicher
how intelligence develops
0-1 months
-practices inborn reflexes and doesn't understand self as separate person
1-4 months
-combines two or more reflexes and develops hand-mouth coordination
4-8 months
-acts intentionally to produce results and improves hand-eye coordination
8-12 months
-begins to solve problems, finds partially hidden objects and imitates others
what types of intelligence develops
- motor skills
- coordination
what can you do to increase intelligence
- give the child time and attention
- provide positive feedback
- express love
- read
- talk
- let them explore surrounding