Development: What can child this age do?

Question 1

3m

Answer 1

Social smile

Question 2

6m

Answer 2

-Starts sitting unsupported
-Responds to name (turns and looks)
-Makes sounds like “da-da, ma-ma, ba-ba”. 2 syllable babble

Question 3

9m

Answer 3

-Pincer grasp:Picks up small objects with thumb and finger
-Looks for objects that fall out of sight - object permanence (9-12 months)
-Stranger Awareness
-Red flag if doesn’t sit unsupported

Question 4

12m

Answer 4

-Starts walking
-Has 1 or 2 words with meaning
-Uses “Mama” or “Dada” specifically for parents, or similar.
-Shows shared attention/ pointing to things of interest
-Feeds self with spoon

Question 5

18m

Answer 5

-Red flag if doesn’t walk
-Scribbles with crayon
-Starts to join words into sentences (21-24 months)
-Early pretend play

Question 6

2y

Answer 6

-Climbs on play equipment e.g. ladders/ slides
-Scribbles with circular motion.
-Has a vocabulary of at around 30-50 words

Question 7

2.5y

Answer 7

-Stands on one foot without support
-Walks up and down stairs one foot per step
-Draws or copies vertical lines
-Cuts with small scissors
-Speaks clearly, under- standable most of the time

Question 8

3y

Answer 8

-Draws or copies a complete circle
-Rides on a tricycle, using pedals.

Question 9

3.5y

Answer 9

-Follows a series of three simple instructions in order
-Hops on one foot without support

Question 10

4y

Answer 10

-Draws a recognisable picture
-Counts ten or more objects
-Prints a few letters or numbers
-Fastens one or more buttons

Question 11

4.5y

Answer 11

-Skips or makes running jumps
-Draws person with 3 parts (e.g. arms, head, eyes, nose, etc.)
-Reads a few letters (>5)

Question 12

5y

Answer 12

-Prints first name.
-When asked, “What is an orange?” answers, “A fruit.”
-Goes to toilet without help