Development Milestones
The following milestones are average ages that a child would be able to complete a specific task. If you have concerns about your child’s development, consult your pediatrician. An occupational therapy evaluation may be appropriate.
6 month:
- Transfers an object from hand to hand.
- Reaches out and grasps an object.
- Rolls over both directions (back to stomach and stomach to back)
12 month:
- Picks up small objects with thumb and index finger.
- Self feeds using hands.
- Walks with hand held.
18 months:
- Assists with feeding self using a spoon.
- Can scribble on paper(may grasp crayon with whole hand)
- Walks up stairs with support from wall or railing.
- Throws and kicks a ball.
2 years:
- Can turn pages of a book one at a time.
- Begins to imitate lines when drawing.
- Snips with scissors.
- Takes coat off when unfastened.
- Runs and jumps.
- Imitates an adult in play.
2 1/2 years:
- Holds pencil with fingers
- Can string large beads.
- Puts coat on (not including fastening).
- Goes up and down stairs independently.
3 years:
- Can build a tower of 10 small blocks.
- Makes continuous cuts with a scissors.
- Independently feeds self using utensils.
- Independent with clothing, without fasteners.
- Rides a tricycle and hops on one foot.
4 years:
- Copies cross (+), diagonal (/) and square shapes.
- Zips coat, puts on socks and shoes.
- Skips
- Engages in elaborate pretend play.
5 years:
- Copies a triangle and draws a person with 6 or more identifiable body parts.
- Jumps over a 10 inch hurdle.
- Dresses self; minimal help with fasteners.
- Hand dominance emerging.
- Prints own first name.