Milestones for Toddlers by the End of 18 Months
Milestones for Toddlers by the End of 18 Months
Consider discussing with your child’s
physician if one or more of the following are observed:
qIs
not able to reach standing position from lying down position
qIn not
able to squat and return to standing position
qDoes not
creep up and down stairs
qDoes not
walk well
qDoes not
use both sides of body equally
qDoes not
scribble (after exposure to crayons and watching someone else scribble)
qDoes not
point to common objects and pictures
qDoes not
use 20 words
qDoes not
understand 50 words
qDoes not
follow simple directions without visual cues
qDoes not
make eye contact with people or toys
qDoes not
attend to a self chosen activity for more than 5 minutes
qDoes not
remove simple clothing items (hats, mittens)
qDoes not
attempt to self feed
qHas other
feeding issues such as difficulty or trouble biting, chewing, or swallowing)
qExperiences
a
dramatic loss of skills he/she once had
A child in this age range would be
referred to the Early Intervention Program. For more information contact
your physician or the
Public Health Department
in
your county:
•Oswego
County Health Services EI (315) 349-3500
•Onondaga
County Health Dept
Special Svs
(315) 435-3230
•Jefferson
County Community Services: (315) 785-3283
•Lewis
County Public Health Agency: (315) 376-5849
•Madison
County Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
•Oneida
County Health Department: (315) 798-5249
Each
child develops at his/her own pace. Do not be alarmed if your child does not
follow this exact sequence. If you have concerns about your child’s
development, contact your doctor.
You may request that Little Lukes
coordinate the evaluation or provide Early Intervention services including
speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Little Lukes
is a leading provider of Early Intervention pediatric therapy services in
Central New York including Syracuse, Oswego and Watertown areas. Visit www.littlelukes.com
for information.
