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A month in the life of Jasmine Maya

Jasmine has continued to increase in speed as she walks around the furniture, neatly side- stepping and managing to keep her balance as she stumbles over her toys. At times she is seen standing very briefly without support as she concentrates on something in her hands, or has a drink of water from her cup. She now lets herself down to the floor in a more controlled manner, only occasionally falling backwards with a bump. Jasmine now says 'duck' when she catches sight of anything resembling a bird that is also yellow like her bath toy. She has several times said Grandad (Ga da) when her grandfather is near her, and dog (dor) when watching the family labrador. Each of these vocalisations is given a positive response by family members, encouraging her to repeat them. Jasmine looks in the direction of each family member as their name is said to her, again showing her understanding.

Jasmine now says 'duck' when she catches sight of anything resembling a bird that is also yellow like her bath toy. She has several times said Grandad (Ga da) when her grandfather is near her, and dog (dor) when watching the family labrador. Each of these vocalisations is given a positive response by family members, encouraging her to repeat them. Jasmine looks in the direction of each family member as their name is said to her, again showing her understanding.

Jasmine now holds her arms out to be picked up, sometimes to seek comfort, but also because it is a newly acquired action that she clearly enjoys, gaining her the reward of a cuddle.

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