Copies other children while playing, like taking toys out of a container when another child does

Shows you an object she likes

Claps when excited 

Hugs stuffed doll or other toy

Shows you affection (hugs, cuddles, or kisses you)

Tries to say one or two words besides “mama” or “dada,” like “ba” for ball or “da” for dog 

Looks at a familiar object when you name it 

Follows directions given with both a gesture and words. For example, he gives you a toy when you hold out your hand and say, “Give me the toy.” 

Points to ask for something or to get help 

Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book

Stacks at least two small objects, like blocks 

Takes a few steps on his own

Uses fingers to feed herself some food 

Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by 

Points to show you something interesting

Puts hands out for you to wash them

Looks at a few pages in a book with you

Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot 

Tries to say three or more words besides “mama” or “dada” 

Follows one-step directions without any gestures, like giving you the toy when you say, “Give it to me.” 

Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom 

Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car

Walks without holding on to anyone or anything 

Scribbles

Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes

Feeds himself with his fingers

Tries to use a spoon

Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help

Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying

Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation 

Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?” 

Says at least two words together, like “More milk.” 

Points to at least two body parts when you ask him to show you 

Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes 

Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off 

Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy

Plays with more than one toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a toy plate

Kicks a ball

Runs 

Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help

Eats with a spoon