Stage III Evaluation

This morning, I picked up the GD book again after it has been left on the shelf for the last couple of months.

Ian has already passed the stage III evaluation, based on this book. That means his midbrain and subcortical areas are developed.

Competency evaluation:

• Visual - appreciation of detail Checked
• Auditory - appreciation of meaningful sound Checked
• Tactile - knowing differences in sensation Checked
  
• Mobility - creeping in cross-pattern Checked
• Language - Creating meaningful sounds Checked
• Manual - Prehensile grasp Checked
  

In fact, Ian's tactile competence is already in the stage IV as he can understand the third dimension in objects, for eg. to pick up a flat object like a piece of paper on the floor. He is also on his way to achieve competency in stage IV mobility - walking with arms used in a primary balance role.