Developmental Milestones
Toddlers (12-24 Months)
Language & Speech
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Motor Skills
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| Recognizes & responds to own name |
Begins to clap & jump |
| Comprehends “No” |
Able to walk backwards |
| Make 2 word statements |
Begin to stack objects (blocks, cups, etc.) |
| Begin to recognize pieces of clothing |
Able to turn pages in a book |
| Imitates familiar words |
Throws and kicks small ball |
| Recognizes familiar people |
Able to walk up stairs with assistance |
| Begins to use words and gestures to indicate wants |
Scribbles and imitates crayon strokes |
| Recognize & imitate familiar sounds |
Able to sit in a small chair |
Social & Emotional
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Self Help
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| Attempt to comfort others in distress |
Drinks from cup without assistance |
| Able to stay on task 3-5 minutes |
Distinguish between foods |
| Imitates familiar behaviors |
Begins to zip & unzip |
| Begins to show affection (hug, kiss, smile, etc.) |
Able to pull pants up & down |
Able to express negative feelings
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Begins showing interest in “pottying”
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Able to eat with a spoon
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Scribbles and imitates crayon strokes |
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Able to sit in a small chair |
Cognitive 
Builds 2-4 piece block towers
Matches similar objects
Identifies personal property
Able to match objects to pictures
Able to identify 2-3 body parts
Follows 1 step commands
