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(Infants 18 to 24 months)

Sensory-Motor Development
Small Muscle – Toddlers 18 to 24 months should be able to: 
  1. scribble using one hand more than the other,
  2. build a tower of three blocks after an adult shows them how it can be done,
  3. begin to turn pages in a book,
  4. point to an object after hearing its name, and
  5. fill a container with objects such as rocks.
Large Muscle - Toddlers should be able to: 
  1. walk and run without falling,
  2. carry a large toy while walking,
  3. stand on one foot with some help,
  4. bend down without falling,
  5. respond to music by swaying,
  6. push and pull large toys,
  7. climb and sit in a chair,
  8. reach for a large rolling ball,
  9. walk up steps without help, and
  10. walk backwards.
Self-Help – Toddlers 18 to 24 months should be able to: 
  1. let you know when they are wet or soiled,
  2. use the toilet when placed on it, sometimes,
  3. chew solid foods,
  4. hold a small cup with one hand,
  5. drink without much spilling,
  6. use a spoon, and
  7. wash the front of their bodies.
Language Development
At 18 to 24 months of age toddlers can now: 
  1. say sounds used by others to name objects,
  2. repeat simple two or three word phases such as "Mommy go bye-bye",
  3. ask for what they want by name such as some food or toys,
  4. put two different words together more often such as "big dog",
  5. sing along with others,
  6. may ask simple questions,
  7. follow simple commands when you use actions rather than words, and
  8. point to familiar objects after hearing the names.
Social-Personal Development
Toddlers 18 to 24 months of age may: 
  1. still fear being separated from an adult and may develop other fears such as fear of the dark.
  2. be shy,
  3. show affection,
  4. be independent at times and dependent on you at other times,
  5. not be able to make decisions,
  6. often say "no" and do the opposite of what they are told,
  7. slap, kick, or bite,
  8. play house, put dolls to bed or feed dolls,
  9. play beside other children but may not share easily.
  10. pull on adults to show them something, and
  11. ask for food or drink using gestures or words.
Cognitive Development
At 18 to 24 months of age toddlers now: 
  1. can find hidden objects by following simple directions,
  2. try to find out about things by touching, smelling or tasting,
  3. are able to find new ways to use objects,
  4. are able to fill a box or a can with objects,
  5. look at a picture book alone,
  6. can name familiar objects,
  7. recognize familiar sounds, such as horn, car, animal noises, or voices,
  8. can understand more words than they can use,
  9. may be unhappy about mother leaving,
  10. can recognize themselves in a mirror,
  11. point to a familiar object after hearing its name, and
  12. point to body parts on a doll.
Reference: Michigan Department of Social Services

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