On the 20th day of Osami's life...
My wife and I have decided not to call him Osami anymore.
Osami was his prenatal name, and as much as it had stuck, we believed it would be beneficial to call him by his actual name more frequently, especially at this developmental stage where his hearing is becoming more acute. So...
Starting today, no more "Osami" at home!
At least when we're at home, we should refrain from calling him Osami.
Name Response
It simply refers to the reaction when one's name is called. By recognizing their own name, they are preparing to begin social activities. Not only at home, but as they go on to daycare, kindergarten, and school, they will be called by their name. A response to their name paves the way for participating in lessons, following instructions, and engaging in conversations. The first name response typically appears around 6 months of age. It's not just about calling their name frequently. Before they show a name response, making eye contact and recognizing their parents' faces are fundamental. The primary name response is when they react to their name during various activities, alongside the development of their fine and gross motor skills.
1st Name Response == Eye Contact
The second name response appears around 12 months, characterized by the child coming when their name is called. This "coming" refers to gestures like reaching out to be held or lifting their arms. During this period, they might start to express their needs with a few words like 'mama' for food or calling out 'mom' and 'dad'.
2nd Name Response == Coming when called
The third name response occurs afterward, where beyond just a simple auditory response, they understand that they are being called and this leads to further communication. Even if the communication isn't clear, it's a part of the socialization process where they not only come when called but also answer and act.
3rd Name Response == Communication
What if there's an issue with the name response?
It could be a hearing issue, or indicators of autism spectrum disorders, among other possibilities. We'll delve deeper into this another time. After returning from work, feeding, and aiding his digestion, finding time to blog is quite challenging...😭😭
Study notes from April 24th, 2023