Free Developmental Assessment
18-24 Months

Check the milestones your baby has reached by 18-24 months.

Walks up and down 3-4 steps with hand on railing

Yes No

Walks backwards 5 steps

Yes No

Throws a ball while keeping standing balance

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Rides a push bike (bike without pedals)

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Walks by themselves with arms at side

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Turns over a box of toys to dump them onto the floor

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Turns a small knob or dial on toy, such as a pop up toy

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Gets a spoon into mouth right side up

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Helps to dress and undress self by moving arms and legs to help get them into sleeves and pants

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Picks up a crayon and will mark on paper without staying on the paper

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Feeds self food with fingers

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Says 2 words together that are typically said together, such as "all done"

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Names common environmental objects

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Responds to yes/no

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Retrieves objects from another room when asked

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Identifies body parts

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By 24 months, has a vocabulary "explosion" to 150-300 words

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2/3 of words spoken are understood by others

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Uses at least 2 pronouns correctly (ex: 'he', 'she')

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Responds to simple commands (ex: "give me the ball")

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Understands prepositions (ex: 'in', 'on', 'under')

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Tolerates bathtime

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Tolerates playing with a variety of textures (ex: sand, water play, play doh)

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Tolerates brushing hair and/or teeth

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Tolerates typical household sounds without getting upset (ex: vacuum, toilet flushing)

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Calms down easily after being upset

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Can sit down to perform an activity, look at a book, or play a game

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Climbs and explores the playground

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Tries new foods

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Cooperates appropriately for their age

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Tolerates changes in routine

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Tolerates wearing different types of clothing textures, including socks

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Can swing or ride in the car without getting carsick/dizzy

Yes No

Where are you located?

Rancho Santa Margarita 
29811 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Suite 600
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Lake Forest 
25531 Commercentre Drive
Suite 120
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Office Hours 
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed

Clinical Hours may vary

Free Developmental Assessment 18-24 Months

Check the milestones your baby has reached by 18-24 months.

Free Developmental Assessment
18-24 Months