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Growth & Development Milestones

Toddler

Physical Skills
  • Walks alone

  • Pulls toys behind when walking

  • Begins to run

  • Stands on tiptoe

  • Kicks a ball

Social Skills
  • Imitates behavior of others

  • Aware of herself as separate from others

  • Enthusiastic about company of other children

Cognitive Thinking
  • Finds objects even when hidden 2 or 3 levels deep

  • Sorts by shape and color

  • Plays make-believe

Preschool

Physical Skills
  • Climbs well

  • Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet

  • Kicks ball

  • Runs easily

  • Pedals tricycle

  • Bends over without falling

Social Skills
  • Imitates adults and playmates

  • Show affection for familiar playmates

  • Can take turns in games

  • Understands “mine” and “his / hers”

Cognitive Thinking
  • Makes mechanical toys work

  • Matches an object in hand to picture in book

  • Plays make believe

  • Sorts objects by shape and color

  • Completes 3 – 4 piece puzzles

  • Understands concept of “two”

Early Intervention provides services to children birth-3 years old who have developmental delays or are at risk for developmental delays.

JrSpeech encourages you to learn about your child’s needs and how you can be a part of their developmental team. You know your child best, and we want you to be involved in your child’s therapy.

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