13-18 months

Question 1

Key Motor Milestones 13-18 months

Answer 1

1. walks independently and seldom falls
2. squats to pick up a toy
3. stacks two objects or blocks

Question 2

Motor signs 13-18 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 2

1. unable to take steps independently
2. poor standing balance, falls frequently
3. walks on toes
4. doesn’t pull to stand
5. can’t crawl to climb stairs
6. doesn’t use pincer grasp to hold small objects

Question 3

Sensory key milestones 13-18 months

Answer 3

1. helps getting dressed/undressed
2. has a regular sleep schedule
3. eats an increasing variety of foods

Question 4

Sensory signs 13-18 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 4

1. overly sensitive or completely unaware of stimuli like loud noises and different textures
2. doesn’t enjoy being cuddled or touched by parents
3. becomes upset when dealing with certain textures
4. shows unusual level of fear whenever feet are lifted off of the ground

Question 5

Key communication milestones by 15 months

Answer 5

1. may use 5-10 words
2. combines sounds and gestures
3. imitates simple words and actions
4. consistently follow simple directions
5. shows interest in pictures
6. can ID 1-2 body parts when named
7. understands 50 words

Question 6

Key communication milestones by 18 months

Answer 6

1. responds to questions
2. continues to produce speech-like babbling
3. points at familiar objects and people in pictures
4. understand “in” and “on”
5. responds to yes/no questions with head shake/nod
6. repeats words overheard in conversations

Question 7

Communication signs 13-18 months that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 7

1. doesn’t babble
2. doesn’t hold eye contact
3. doesn’t respond when name is called
4. doesn’t make any attempts to communicate

Question 8

Feeding key milestones 13-18 months

Answer 8

1. increases variety of coarsely chopped table foods
2. holds and drinks from a cup
3. baby is fully walking and exploring at this age, including food
4. they should be able to eat most of the same foods as adults after 12 months and more easily use utensile

Question 9

Play and social skills key abilities 13-18 months

Answer 9

1. interested in interacting with people (plays patty cake)
2. maintains eye contact with people during playful interactions
3. turns head in response to name being called
4. able to locate objects you are pointing to
5. enjoys playing with a variety of toys and textures
6. enjoys playing with new toys
7. enjoys being swung and gently thrown in air
8. enjoys swinging on playground swings
9. raises hands to be picked up
10. interested in imitating others
11. points to objects of interest by 12 months
12. claps hands together in response to social play
13. enjoys banging and playing musical toys
14. eagerly explores the environment when placed on the floor
15. enjoys exploring and playing at the playground

Question 10

Coordination key abilities 13-18 months

Answer 10

1. frequently moving in and out of various positions to explore and get desirable objects
2. able to turn head to look at objects without losing balance while standing
3. crawls to get desired item
4. uses hands to help move from one position to another
5. uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys
6. maintains balance in sitting or standing while using two hands together to explore toys
7. able to take steps toward motivating item
8. has adequate endurance and strength to play with peers
9. able to throw balls without losing balance
10. seeks out various new ways to move and play

Question 11

daily activities key abilities 13-18 months

Answer 11

1. usually enjoys bath time
2. usually tolerates diaper changes without crying
3. able to use fingertips to pick up small objects, such as a small piece 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. able to tip head back when moving from sitting to back
8. eats an increased variety of food
9. has established sleep schedule
10. able to tolerate and wear new varied textures of clothing

Question 12

Self-expression key abilties 13-18 months

Answer 12

1. comforted by cuddling and a parent’s touch
2. able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds
3. has an established and reliable sleeping schedule
4. cries and notices when hurt
5. enjoys various textures, such as grass or sand, after multiple exposures
6. generally happy when not hungry or tired
7. has grown accustomed to everyday sounds and is usually not started by them
8. is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells
9. able to self soothe when upset
10. able to transition to new environment or activitiy