Developmental Milestones in Under Five Minutes

Presenter: Dirty Medicine

Introduction

• Goal: Teach developmental milestones quickly
• Appeal to join the channel: $4.99/month
• Relevance: Important for Step 1 and Level 1 exams

Key Milestones by Age

Language Development

• 2 Months: Coo (2 letters)
• 4 Months: Laugh (Ha Ha = 4 letters)
• 6 Months: Babble (6 letters)
• 9 Months: Mama/Dada (9 letters total)
• 12 Months: Know at least 1 word

Gross Motor Skills

• 2 Months: Raise head
• 4 Months: Roll over
• 6 Months: Sit up
• 9 Months: Crawl
• 12 Months: Walk

Mnemonic (Tune: Happy Birthday)

• 2 months old, raise your head
• 4 months old, roll over Fred
• 6 months, sit up
• 9 months, crawl
• 12 months, walk; and that’s all

Social Skills

• 2 Months: Twinkle (Smile)
• 4 Months: Orient to sound (Focus)
• 6 Months: Stranger anxiety
• 9 Months: Respond to name
• 12 Months: Respond to commands

Mnemonic

• 2M: Twinkle
• 4M: Focus
• 6M: Stranger
• 9M: Name
• 12M: Commands

Fine Motor Skills

• Note: No specific mnemonic provided
• Covers about 75% of essential knowledge

Conclusion

• Encouragement to review the video multiple times
• Acknowledgment of the presenter's singing skills
• Encouragement to keep up the good work