18mo milestones
■ social/emotional
● Child’s behav usually manageable
● Interested in other children
● Usually easy to soothe
● Comes for comfort when distressed
■ Communication skills
● Points to several diff body parts
● Tries to get your attn to show you something
● turns/responds when name is called
● Points to what he/she wants
● Looks for toy when asked or pointed in direction
● Imitates speech sounds & gestures
● Says 20 or more words (don’t have to be clear)
● Produces 4 consonants (e.g. BDGHNW)
■ Motor skills
● Walks alone
● Feeds self w/ spoon w/ little spilling
■ Adaptive skills
● Removes hat/socks w/o help