Developmental Stages

Developmental Stages:
Children develop at different rates. Here is a checklist of things the average birth to 3 year old child can do. If your child is not doing some of the things listed under his or her age group, you may want to consider having your child evaluated for possible therapeutic services. Marathon Infants & Toddlers can conduct the evaluations in your home and, if your child qualifies, can also provide therapeutic services in your home. Evaluations and services are done at no cost to parents. This checklist was taken from The State Education Department's "How I Grow Birth Through Five A Guidebook for Parents."

Birth to 6 months:

Reacts to sudden movement or noise

Follows moving objects with eyes

Smiles when played with

Grabs small object if placed in hand

Lifts head and chest when on belly

Tries to roll over

Sits with some support

Makes "cooing" noises

Makes babbling sounds

6 to 12 months

Sits by self

Begins to creep on floor

Pulls self to stand

Puts objects in mouth

Makes sounds such as "baba, gugu"

Understands some simple words

12 to 18 months:

Walks by self

Begins self feeding

Stacks 3-4 blocks

Imitates words

Can point to simple pictures

Understands more of what is being said

Plays by self, but also likes to be around others

Imitates simple actions.

18 to 24 months

Walks well

Climbs stairs

Throws ball

Puts circles and squares in puzzles

Uses words and combines words

Knows self in mirror

24 to 30 months

Jumps and runs

Turns pages and undress self

Speaks in short sentences

Names objects in a book

Knows some colors

Points to 4 or 5 body parts

Says first name

Begins sharing toys with other children