Monday, November 30, 2009

DEVELOPMENTAL & Milestone Screening from 0 - 36 months

1 month
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Lifts head when lying on tummy• Responds to soundStares at faces
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
• Follows objects briefly with eyes• Vocalizes: oohs and aahs• Can see black
-and-white patterns
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle

2 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Vocalizes: gurgles and coos• Follows objects across field of vision• Notices his hands•
Holds head up for short periods
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
Smiles, laughs• Holds head at 45-degree angle• Makes smoother movements
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Holds head steady• Can bear weight on legs• Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)

3 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Recognizes your face and scent• Holds head steady• Visually tracks moving objects
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Squeals, gurgles, coos• Blows bubbles• Recognizes your voice• Does
mini-pushup
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Rolls over, from tummy to back• Turns toward loud sounds• Can bring hands together, bats at toys

4 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Smiles, laughs• Can bear weight on legs• Coos when you talk to him
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Can
grasp a toyRolls over, from tummy to back
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Imitates sounds: "baba," "dada"• Cuts first tooth• May be ready for solid foods

5 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Distinguishes between bold colors• Plays with his hands and feet
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Recognizes own name•
Turns toward new soundsRolls over in both directions
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Sits momentarily without support• Mouths objects•
Separation anxiety may begin

6 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Turns toward sounds and voices•
Imitates soundsRolls over in both directions
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Is ready for solid foods• Sits without support• Mouths objects• Passes objects from hand to hand
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Lunges forward or
starts crawlingJabbers or combines syllables• Drags objects toward himself

7 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Sits without support• Drags objects toward herself
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Lunges forward or
starts crawlingJabbers or combines syllables• Starts to experience stranger anxiety
Advanced skills ( a few kids can do)
• Waves goodbye•
Stands while holding onto something• Bangs objects together• Begins to understand object permanence

8 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Says "mama" and "dada" to both parents (isn't specific)• Passes objects
from hand to hand
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Stands while holding onto something• Crawls• Points at objects• Searches for hidden objects
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Pulls self to standing,
cruises• Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp• Indicates wants with gestures

9 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Stands while holding onto something• Jabbers or combines syllables• Understands object permanence
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Cruises while holding onto furniture• Drinks from a sippy cupEats with fingers• Bangs objects together
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent

10 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Waves goodbye• Picks things up with
pincer graspCrawls well, with belly off the ground
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent• Indicates wants with gestures
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Stands alone for a couple of seconds• Puts objects into a container

11 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent• Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo•
Stands alone for a couple of seconds• Cruises
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Understands "no" and simple instructions• Puts objects into a container
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Says one
word besides "mama" and "dada"• Stoops from standing position

12 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Imitates others' activities• Indicates wants with gestures
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Takes a few steps• Says one
word besides "mama" and "dada"
Advanced skills ( a few kids can do)
Walks alone• Scribbles with a crayon• Says two words besides "mama" and "dada"


13 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Uses two
words skillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye")• Bends over and picks up an object
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Enjoys gazing at his reflection• Holds out arm or leg to
help you dress him
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Combines words and gestures to make needs known• Rolls a ball back and forth

14 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Eats with fingers• Empties containers of contents• Imitates others
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Toddles well• Initiates games• Points to one body part when asked• Responds to instructions (e.g., "give me a kiss")
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Uses a
spoon or fork• Matches lids with appropriate containers• Pushes and pulls toys while walking

15 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Plays with ball• Uses three
words regularly• Walks backward
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Scribbles with a crayon• Runs• Adopts "no" as his favorite word
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
"Helps" around the house• Puts his fingers to his mouth and says "shhh"

16 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Turns the pages of a
book• Has temper tantrums when frustrated• Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Discovers the joy of
climbing• Stacks three blocks• Uses spoon or fork• Learns the correct way to use common objects (e.g., the telephone)
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Takes off one piece of clothing by himself• Gets finicky about food• Switches from two naps to one

17 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Uses six
words regularly• Enjoys pretend games• Likes riding toys
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Feeds dollSpeaks more clearly• Throws a ball underhand
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Dances to
music• Sorts toys by color, shape, or size• Kicks ball forward

18 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Will
"read" board books on his own• Scribbles well
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Strings two words together in
phrasesBrushes teeth with help• Stacks four blocks
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Throws a ball overhand• Takes toys apart and puts them back together• Shows signs of toilet training readiness

19 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Uses a
spoon and fork• Runs• Throws a ball underhand• Enjoys helping around the house
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Understands as many as
200 words• Recognizes when something is wrong (e.g., calling a dog a cat)
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Washes and dries own hands with help• Points to picture or object when you call it by name• May know when she needs to pee

20 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Feeds dollTakes off own clothes• Dumps an object in imitation, such as throwing garbage away
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Learns words at a rate of ten or more a day• Can walk up stairs (but probably not down)
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• May start
exploring genitalsDraws a straight line• Names several body parts

21 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Can
walk up stairs• Able to set simple goals (e.g., deciding to put a toy in a certain place)
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Throws a ball overhand• Kicks ball forward• Stacks six blocks
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Names simple picture in a book• Can
walk down stairs

22 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Kicks ball forward• Follows two-step requests (e.g., "Get your doll and bring it here")
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Does simple puzzles•
Draws a straight line• Names several body parts
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Puts on loose-fitting clothes• Might be ready for a big bed• Understands opposites (e.g., tall vs. short)

23 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Names simple picture in a book• Uses
50 to 70 words
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Opens doors•
Sings simple tunes• Takes more of an interest in playing with other kids
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Talks about self (likes, dislikes)• Asks
"why?"

24 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Names at least six body parts• Half of speech is understandable• Makes
two- to three-word sentences
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Talks about self• Arranges things in categories• Can
walk down stairs
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Begins to understand abstract concepts (e.g., sooner and later)• Becomes attuned to gender differences• Learns to
jump


25 and 26 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Stacks six blocks•
Walks with smooth heel-to-toe motion
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Uses pronouns (e.g., I, me, you)• Washes and dries own hands
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Speaks clearly most of the time• Draws a vertical line

27 and 28 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Jumps with both feet• Opens doors
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Understands descriptions (e.g., big, soft)• Draws a vertical line
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Starts to recognize
ABCsBalances on one foot

29 and 30 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Brushes teeth with help• Washes and dries own handsDraws a vertical line
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Draws a circle• Balances on one foot
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Puts on a T-shirtNames one color• Names one friend

31 and 32 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Recites own name•
Draws a circle
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
Puts on a T-shirtBalances on each foot for a second• Recognizes ABCsBrushes teeth by herself
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Uses two adjectives•
Draws a cross• Points to objects described by use

33 and 34 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
Names one color• Names one friend• Carries on a simple conversation
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Alternates feet going up and down stairs• Uses prepositions (e.g., on, in, over)•
Speaks clearly most of the time (75 percent can be understood)• Stacks eight blocks
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
• Is
toilet trained during the day• Wiggles thumb• Expresses a wide range of emotions• Draws a stick figure

35 and 36 months
Mastered skills (most kids can do)
• Describes how two objects are used• Uses three to four
words in a sentence• Names two actions (e.g., skipping, jumping)
Emerging skills (half of kids can do)
• Hops and skips• Follows a two- or three-part command•
Separates fairly easily from parents• Rides a tricycle
Advanced skills (a few kids can do)
Balances on each foot for three seconds• Gets dressed without help


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