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Birth to Six Prescreening
(for Vision, Hearing, and Development)
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VISION & HEARING
VISION
Does the child...
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Make eye contact (look at your eyes)
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Follow a moving object with her eyes
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Walk or crawl without frequently bumping into
objects
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Look at people and things without covering one
eye
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Hold objects at normal distance (after age 6
months)
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Walk or crawl smoothly across shadows or areas
that look different (carpet or tile)
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Look at people and things without eyes crossing
or squinting (after 9 months)
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Have eyes that are clear, not red or watery
HEARING
Does the child...
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Show awareness of home noises (telephone, door
knock, television)
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Use a voice that is not too loud or too soft
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Play with toys that make noise (rattles, bells)
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Imitate sounds (after age 1 year)
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Use some word endings ("s" or "ing")
after age 2
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Follow verbal directions
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Maintain a moderate volume on the television or
radio
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Listen to stories, records, or television
without difficulty
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Speak so most people understand (if older
than 2 1/2 years)
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Come to you when called from another room (after
age 2 years)
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PRESCREENING CHECKLIST:
PRESCREENING
INSTRUCTIONS
BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS
12 MONTHS TO 3
YEARS
3 TO 6 YEARS
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