10-12 months

Question 1

Key motor milestones 10-12 months

Answer 1

1. pulls to stand and cruises along furniture
2. stands alone and takes several independent steps
3. moves in and out of various positions to explore environemnt and get desired toys
4. maintains balance in sitting when throwing objects
5. claps hands
6. release objects into container with a large opening
7. uses thumb and pointer finger to picku ptiny objects

Question 2

Motor signs 10-12 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 2

1. difficulty getting to stand because of stiff legs and pointed toes
2. only uses arms to pull to standing
3. sits with weight to one side
4. strongly flexed or stiffly extended arms
5. needs to use hands to maintain sitting position
6. poor head control in upright position

Question 3

Key sensory milestones 10-12 months

Answer 3

1. enjoys listening to songs
2. explores toys with hands, fingers, and mouth
3. crawls to or away from objects baby sees in the distance

Question 4

Sensory signs 10-12 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 4

1. becomes fussy in response to movement
2. extreme reactions to touch when

Question 5

Key communication milestones 10-12 months

Answer 5

1. meaningfully uses “mama” or “dada”
2. responds to simple directions
   
   • come here
3. produces long strings of gibberish (jargoning) in social communication
4. says one or two words
5. imitates speech sounds
6. babbling has sounds and rhythms of speech
7. pays attention to where you are looking and pointing
8. responds to “no”
9. begins using hand movements to communicate wants and needs
   
   • reaches to be picked up

Question 6

Communication signs 10-12 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 6

1. does not turn when someone calls their name
2. shows no recognition of familiar words such as “mama” “dada” “doggy”

Question 7

Feeding milestones 10-12 months

Answer 7

1. finger feeds self
2. eating an increased variety of food
3. begins to use an open cup
4. ready to try soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits, and fingers foods
   
   • banana slices
   • cooked pasta
5. might be ready to start self-feeding with utensils
6. enjoys a greater vareity of smells and tastes

Question 8

Feeding signs 10-12 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 8

1. does not use fingertips to pick up small objects of food
2. baby rejects solid foods, preferring only milk

Question 9

Play and social skills key ability 10-12 months

Answer 9

1. is interested in interacting with others
   
   • peek a boo
2. raises hands to be picked up
3. points to objects of interest by 12 months
4. enjoys and banging musical toys
5. frequently explores the environment when placed on floor
6. maintains eye contact with people during playful interactions
7. turns head in response to name being called
8. enjoys playing with toys of varied textures
9. enjoys various types of movement, such as being gently swung in air by parents
10. enjoys moving to get a desirable toy

Question 10

Coordination key abilities 10-12 months

Answer 10

1. moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys
2. able to pull self to stand
3. primarily crawls or walks to get desired objects
4. able to sit unsupported and turn head to look at objects w/o losing balance
5. uses both hands equally to play and explore toys
6. enjoys and seeks out various ways to move and play
7. keeps head forward when being pulled to sitting from lying on back
8. is able to hold head upright when crawling by 11 months
9. puts weight through hands or feet when moving in an out of positions and while supported in standing
10. is able to throw balls and maintain balance
11. is able to clap hands

Question 11

Daily activities key abilities 10-12 months

Answer 11

1. usually enjoys bath time
2. usually able to tolerate diaper changing without crying
3. able to use fingertips to pick up small objects, such as small pieces of food
4. can usually participate in dressing without becoming upset
5. usually able to calm self to fall asleep
6. able to self calm in car rides when not tired or hungry
7. is not fearful or tipping head back when moving from sitting to lying on back
8. eating an increasing variety of food
9. has an established sleep schedule

Question 12

Self expression key abilities 10-12 months

Answer 12

1. comforted by cuddling and a parent’s touch
2. generally happy when not hungry or tired
3. able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells
4. able to self-soothe when upset
5. has grown accustomed to everyday sounds and is usually not startled by them
6. is able to calm with experiences such as, rocking, touch, and calm sounds
7. cries and notices when hurt