Developmental Skills for Toddlers 12-18 Months
Developmental
Skills for Toddlers Age 12-18 Months
Social and Emotional
qRepeats
sound/actions that made
someone laugh
qEstablishes
and
maintains eye contact
(looks
at people)
qRemoves
hat,
socks, and gloves
qMay get
upset when parent(s) leave
and may
need help to calm down
Speech and Language
qUnderstands
50 or
more words
qProduces/says
20-25 words
qFollow
simple
directions
qPoints
to an
object when named
qImitates
actions
of people
qUses jargon
(babble which imitates the
tone,
pitch, and intonation of adult
speech)
qImitates
sounds
and words
Sensory
qListens
when spoken to
qAppears
to hear well
qAppears
to see well
Cognitive
qAttention
to new toys increase to
about 5
minutes
qImitates
actions
of people
qBegins
to match
Gross Motor
qThrows
ball
qGets into
standing position from lying
down position
qSquats
while
playing
qCreeps
up
and down stairs using railing
qWalks
independently
Fine Motor
qStacks
2-3 small blocks
qHolds
crayon
in fist
qScribbles
qReleases
of a
small object into a container
with control
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.
