AGE
|
GROSS MOTOR
|
FINE MOTOR
|
COGNITIVE |
COMMUNICATION |
SOCIAL
|
|
1
month corrected
age |
Lifts
head for a few seconds when
lying on stomach |
Hands
usually fisted with random opening
and closing; brings hands to
mouth; stares and objects and
lights |
Begins
to handle different sensory inputs
(however, most movement is
random and a reflex to the environment) |
Cries
to make needs known; listens
and soothes to voice; gives
eye contact |
Regards
face; enjoys being talked
to and held |
|
3
months corrected
age |
Fairly
good head control on tummy
and in supported position;
lifts head and chest when
lying on stomach; thrusts
arms and legs in play with
both sides appearing the
same |
Holds
on to a rattle; follows slow- moving
objects with eyes; brings hands
together at the mid-chest area |
Begins
to realize body movements affect
the surroundings (bats at mobile,
bounces in infant seat); begins
the effort to repeat move- ments
that create a response |
Coos
and laughs; has different
cries for different
needs (hungry, hurt,
bored) |
Smiles
easily and spontaneously |
|
6
months corrected
age |
Rolls
and is beginning to sit well
without support; supports
self on one forearm while
lying on side; pulls forward
with arms while lying
on stomach |
Reaches
and grasps with both hands;
moves toys from hand to hand |
Shakes
rattle; starts to imitate ges- tures
that self can see and engage in
(smiling and frowning); has an increased
interest in surroundings and
in the results of actions |
Babbles,
laughs, coos; turns to
look at new sounds |
Awareness
of strangers; smiles
at self in mirror |
|
9
months corrected
age |
Gets
into and out of sitting position
on all fours inde- pendently;
crawls on hands and
knees |
Points
with index finger |
Takes
toys in and out of containers |
Begins
to use 2-syllable sounds
together (“dada” or “mama”) |
Anxious
response to strangers;
strong attach- ment
to parents |
|
12
months corrected
age |
Walks
alone (may take up to 15
months) |
Use
thumb and pointer to grasp small finger foods; drops objects into
a small container |
Begins
to use objects for specific functions
( comb to comb hair); begins
to anticipate behavior will have
a consequence |
Says
at least 2 words in addition to “mama” and “dada”;
recognizes own name;
imitates familiar words |
Shy,
but enjoys attention and
play; gives affection and
cuddles |
|
18
months corrected
age |
Walks
up steps while holding
on to support; “runs” |
Builds
tower with 3-4 blocks |
Begins
trial-and-error thinking; begins
to understand reasoning |
Points
to three basic body parts;
follows simple requests;
knows and names 2-5
familiar objects; uses 10-20
words including names;
combines 2 words (“all
gone” or “bye-bye”) |
Helps
with simple tasks; imitates
others’ actions spontaneously |
|
24
months corrected
age |
Alternates
feet while going up
stairs; kicks ball |
Stacks
6 cubes; turns individual book
pages |
Matches
circle, square, triangle; understands
the use of many objects;
understands self is separate
from environment |
Uses
2-word phrases; understands
simple questions
and commands; ask
for a drink |
Washes
and dries hands; helps
get dressed |
|
30
months corrected
age |
Jumps
with both feet |
Strings
beads; holds pencil in hand
not fist |
Knows
simple songs with hand gestures;
completes simple puzzles;
begins to understand basic
instructions |
Uses
pronouns “I,” “you,” and
“me” correctly; states full
name; may say “no” when
means “yes” |
Plays
tag; asserts personality |
|
36
months corrected
age |
Balances
on one foot for 5 seconds;
rides a tricycle |
Imitates
building a block bridge |
Knows
big and little; understands
basic instructions; believes
all objects are related to
her somehow |
Can
match primary colors; can
sing songs; asks “what” questions |
Plays
with children; takes
turns hand gestures;
completes |