By 18 Months

Cognition:

  • Turns two or three pages at a time
  • Identifies self in the mirror
  • Identifies one body part
  • Recognizes and points to four animal pictures

Communication:

  • Begins single word production
  • Requesting objects, such as food, with words
  • Uses ritual words: bye, hi, thank you, please
  • Protests: says “no,” shakes head
  • Comments: points to object and vocalizes

Socialization:

  • Gives kisses or hugs
  • Greets people with “hi”
  • Gives toy to familiar adult
  • Displays independent behavior
  • Displays frequent tantrum behavior
  • Begins to show sense of humor
  • Plays ball cooperatively
  • Shows toy preferences

Daily Living Skills

  • Indicates discomfort over soiled parts
  • Lifts cup to mouth and drinks
  • Feeds self with spoon
  • Insists on doing things by self, such as feeding

Motor:

  • Stands without support
  • Walks without help
  • Runs
  • Stacks two (2) or more blocks
  • Picks up two (2) small toys in one hand