Permanence
Permanence AbilityScore 600–700: Your Next Steps
A Permanence AbilityScore in the 600–700 band is a clinician-administered signal that object-permanence understanding is emerging and benefits from focused, playful support — not a diagnosis. The next step is a clinician review at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre to build a personalised plan. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
A score in this band is a starting point, not a verdict — it tells us exactly where to focus your child's next steps.
In short
A Permanence AbilityScore in the 600–700 band is a clinician-administered signal that this area of your child's development — the cognitive understanding that people and objects continue to exist even when out of sight — is emerging and benefits from focused, playful support. It is not a diagnosis and not a cause for alarm. The next step is a clinician review at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre to turn this number into a clear, personalised plan you can act on at home and in therapy.What this band means
Object permanence is one of the earliest building blocks of cognitive development. It underpins memory, attention, problem-solving and later skills like language and play. A score in the 600–700 band suggests your child is developing this understanding but may need structured, repeated, playful practice to strengthen it.- It is a snapshot, not a label — the AbilityScore® is a structured measure taken at one point in time; children move within and across bands as they grow and as support is given.
- It guides where to focus — rather than worrying about the number, your clinician uses it to choose the right activities and, if helpful, the right therapy.
- It is most useful alongside the full picture — communication, play, motor and social development are all read together, never one score in isolation.
Your next steps
1. Confirm with a clinician review — bring the score to a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre so a qualified clinician can interpret it within your child's whole developmental profile. 2. Build a simple home plan — peek-a-boo, hide-and-find games, and gently covering then revealing a favourite toy all strengthen the very skill being measured. 3. Track gently over time — a re-measure after a period of focused play and any recommended therapy shows how your child is responding.The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care — never from an app, a chart or an online form. Backed by 2.5 billion+ data points and refined across 25 million+ therapy sessions, our clinicians turn a band like 600–700 into a precise, child-led plan. Learn how the AbilityScore® is calculated, explore cognitive and play-based therapy, or start from [our home page](/) to find your nearest centre.Trusted sources
American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org) guidance on cognitive milestones and learning through play; CDC developmental milestone resources; WHO Nurturing Care Framework on early childhood development.Next step — Ready to turn this score into a clear plan? Book a clinician review with Pinnacle Blooms Network.
What to watch
Watch how readily your child looks for a toy you hide under a cloth, how they react when you leave and return, and whether they enjoy peek-a-boo and find-it games — and share what you notice with your clinician.
Try this at home
Play simple hide-and-find games daily: cover a favourite toy with a cloth while your child watches, then encourage them to uncover it — celebrate every successful find to build the skill playfully.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-10 · reviewed every 365 days
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
Is a Permanence AbilityScore of 600–700 a diagnosis?
No. The AbilityScore® is a clinician-administered structured measure, not a diagnosis. It shows where to focus support. Any diagnosis is formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
Can my child's Permanence score improve?
Yes. Object permanence develops with repeated, playful practice — games like peek-a-boo and hide-and-find — and, where helpful, focused therapy. Children commonly move within and across bands as they grow and receive support.
What should I do first with this score?
Bring the score to a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre so a qualified clinician can interpret it within your child's full developmental picture and build a simple, personalised plan you can use at home and in sessions.