TODDLER
19 - 24 Months
Developmental Checklist
Physical Development
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Attempt to run, but may still fall when stopping
Ride little plastic motorbikes – using both legs to move forward
Walk up steps, two feet on a step
Jump up and down with both feet for take-off and landing
Climb onto and jump off of low benches or chairs
Start to thread beads or similar, with supervision
Throw balls and other items
Turn pages of board books
Squat and rise without falling over
Build a 6 cube tower or a train with blocks
Start to display a dominant side
Language and communication
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Use short phrases
Speak a minimum of 50 rec ognisable words
Point to and name familiar objects when requested to do so
Start to put three words together
Attempt to draw a vertical line with his finger or crayons
Recognise several animals and imitate their sounds
Emotional and Social Development
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Handle his own spoon and cup
Indicate a dirty nappy
Enjoy pretend play
Attempt to dress and undress himself but cannot fasten buttons
• Be dry most nights
• Like to be with other children, but still not very happy to share toys
• Play alone for longer periods of time, provided that the toy is age
appropriate and interesting
• Enjoy helping to pack toys away
• Be very proud of praise and accomplishments
Warning signs
If at the end of the second year your child displays any of the following,
please consult a professional for a full assessment:
- No spontaneous vocalisation
- Mouthing objects (explores things by putting them in his mouth)
- Displays a tremor
- Very uncoordinated and often clumsy
- Unable to understand and respond to simple requests
- Does not show any emotion.
- Cannot respond with “yes” or “no”
- Cannot reply to simple requests
- Cannot recognise himself in the mirror
- Does not respond to his own name