6 MONTHS= sits unsupported, transfers objects from hand to hand Uses whole hand as palmar grasp, feeds self-crackers, forms monosyllabic vowel sound- e. g. goo, dah , prefers mother and recognizes that someone is a stranger - 8-9 MONTHS= crawls, pulls to stand, pincer grasp, feeds self with bottle, sits without support, explores env’t , forms repetitive consonant sounds (“mama,” “dada”), Understands “no”, waves bye-bye - 12 MONTHS= Walks with one hand held, rises independently, takes several steps, says a few words besides “mama,” “dada, comes when called Cooperates with dressing, drinks from a cup, throws objects, imitates action - 15 MONTHS= Walks alone with uneven steps, crawls upstairs, follows simple commands, may name a familiar object (e.g. ball), Indicates some desires or needs by pointing, hugs parents - 18 MONTHS= runs stiffly, sits on small chair, walks upstairs with 1 hand held, speak 10 words (average), names pictures, identifies 1 or more parts of body, feeds self (uses cup and spoon), may complain when wet or soiled By 18 months can usually build a small tower of bricks and can point to several parts of the bod prep. by Dr. Fekadu .T 8/27/2021 290