
Important toddler milestones
As a child progresses through the ages of 1, 2 and 3 years old, they develop an ever-growing array of skills. Fine and gross motor skills. Social skills. Thinking skills. You will see advances in all of these areas with your toddler. In general, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes the following key milestones for ages 1-3:Physical Skills
- Walks alone
- Pulls toys behind when walking
- Begins to run
- Stands on tiptoe
- Kicks a ball
Social/Emotional Skills
- Imitates behavior of others
- Aware of herself as separate from others
- Enthusiastic about company of other children
Thinking Skills
- Finds objects even when hidden 2 or 3 levels deep
- Sorts by shape and color
- Plays make-believe
Developmental delays in toddlers
If you have concerns about your child’s development, raise them with your doctor at your child’s well-child visit. Your doctor can complete a formal developmental screen to look at specific areas of development such as language/communication, problem-solving, social-emotional, and fine and gross motor skills.You might also like:
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Toddler developmental screening is part of the routine at Northpoint Pediatrics
Our well-child visits are more than just a chance to measure the height and weight of your child. These visits are an important opportunity for your pediatrician to get to know your child and establish their developmental history.
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