Glada is 7 months old.Her mother has been playing with her using age-appropriate toys.Glada has begun to engage in the concepts of object permanence.Her mother feels she should have totally grasped the concepts of object permanence and is concerned her daughter may have developmental issues.What could a developmental specialist tell Glada's mother regarding this concept?

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Object permanence is a complex concept that takes several months for infants to fully comprehend. It is normal for them to make certain errors along the way as they try to understand the concept. A developmental specialist would reassure Glada's mother that her daughter is on track with her development and that it is normal for her to need more time to fully grasp the concept.

Glada Is 7 Months Old