Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Conversation Observation
Parent engages in a conversation with another adult while baby observes nearby. The agent coaches the parent to notice baby's attention to social interactions, listening behaviors, and responses to hearing their name — building early social cognition and auditory processing.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby positioned to see both adults clearly — can be sitting independently or supported. Another adult present for conversation. One favorite toy nearby. Quiet environment with minimal distractions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneClosely observes what animals, people and vehicles do.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to own nameMind· 6mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneListens to familiar sounds, words, or finger plays.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· stretch
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon