Development is Predictable
Children grow and develop at different rates. Typically, at certain ages, some developmental "milestones" can be observed. Some typical milestones include:
By 3 months of age, a child should:
- raise head slightly
- follow person with eyes
- smile
- vocalize
- move arms and legs
By 6 months of age, a child should:
- roll over
- have good head control
- reach and obtain objects
- laugh out loud
- turn head to sound
By 9 months of age, a child should:
- sit
- transfer object from hand to hand
- say mama, baba, and dada
- respond to name
- bear weight on feet
By 12 months of age, a child should:
- pull self to stand
- crawl
- pick up small item with thumb and forefinger
- say 1-3 words
- follow simple directions
By 18 months of age, a child should:
- walk well
- stack objects
- imitate words
- scribble with crayon
- feed self finger food
By 24 months of age, a child should:
- point to familiar objects
- turn pages in book
- use single words
- drink from cup
- walk up stairs
By 2-1/2 years of age, a child should:
- use two word combinations
- follow two step commands
- use 50 different words
- do simple dressing
- kick a ball
By 3 years of age, a child should:
- use three word combinations
- speak clearly
- use 100 - 150 words
- know 3-5 body parts
- stack four blocks
- feed self
If you know a child in Macomb County whose development may be delayed, call Macomb ISD at 586-228-3321 for an appointment.