Child Developing Progress
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| MONTHS | |||||||||
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| 11-12 | 13-18 | 19-24 | 25-30 | 31-36 | |||||
| Walks around furniture and may start walking alone |
Walks and carry large objects
Climbs up and down stairs with adult help | Runs and falls down less often | Runs, climbs and squats easily |
Walks up and down stairs
Can catch a large ball | |||||
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Recognises people from some distance
Start to point |
May start to show preference for right or left hand
Scribbles with crayon | Better manipulative skills | Copies simple shape with pencil and paper |
distinguishes between some colours
Draw recognisable forms | |||||
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Understand more complex phrases
Responds to own name |
Holds 'conversation'
Tries to repeat words May have between 6-20 words |
Uses simple sentences and ask simple questions
Responds to simple instructions |
Asks questions
Tells you stories | Communicates clearly | |||||
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Shows affection
Finds toy hidden in front of his eyes |
Feeds self
Restless and curious Enjoys putting things in and out of containers |
Uses own name
Pretend play |
Plays with other children
Can start toilet training |
Makes up games
Washes hands and face | |||||