18 Month Old
Sensory and Thinking Skills:
· Identify an object in a picture book
· Laugh at silly actions
· Look for objects that are out of sight
· Put round lid on a round pot
· Follow simple 1-step directions
· Solve problems by trial and error
· Find objects even when hidden under 2 or 3 covers
Motor/Self-Help Skills:
· Like to pull, push and dump things
· Start to feed self with spoon (with some spilling)
· Pull off hat, socks and mittens
· Turn pages in a book
· Stack 2 blocks
· Carry a stuffed animal or doll
· Scribble with crayons
· Walk without help, run stiffly with eyes on the ground; pulls toy behind him
· Sit on or propel small riding toy without pedals
Language and Social Skills:
· Say 8-10 words that you can understand; say “no” with meaning
· Look at person talking to them
· Ask specifically for mother or father
· Use “hi”, “bye” and “please” without reminders
· Protest when frustrated
· Ask for something by pointing or using 1 word
· Direct another’s attention to an object or action
· Become anxious when separated from parent
· Seek attention
· Bring toys to share with parent
· Act out a familiar activity in play (pretending to take a bath, etc.)
· Play alone on the floor with toys, compete with other children for toys
· Recognize self in mirror or in pictures
Red Flags:
· Cannot walk
· Does not speak at least 15 words
· Does not seem to know the function of common objects (brush, cup, telephone, etc.)
· Cannot hold and use a spoon or cup for eating and drinking