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12–36 Months

When to seek professional help

Language development milestones:

Remember, these milestones are a general guide. Some

Toddlers take more pleasure in reading if it is

toddlers reach them early, some later, and not all toddlers

interactive—naming animals, for example, or turning

will show all of the behaviors on the lists. However, you

the pages.

should consult with your child’s pediatrician or other health

They understand that language is essential to getting

care professional if you observe:

what they need.

Your toddler does not achieve a majority of the mile-

They can name most of their toys.

stones within a reasonable period of time after the end

They have a vocabulary of about 50–300 words and

of a stage.

quickly learn new ones.

Your toddler suddenly stops making consistent progress

They understand more words than they can

over several weeks.

speak, which can be frustrating and result in some

Pediatricians and other health care professionals can

stuttering speech.

diagnose developmental delays if present and suggest the

They make longer, fuller sentences and are understood

appropriate steps to take. It is important to intervene early

about 70 percent of the time.

to improve the outcomes of toddlers who do have devel-

They use “I” and “me” when referring to themselves.

opmental delays.

They frequently ask questions to learn about the things

around them.

Social and emotional development milestones:

Empathy emerges, such as when toddlers understand

the emotions of others and respond appropriately. They

may try to comfort a caregiver, for example.

Their limited verbal skills may result in continued dis-

plays of aggression and tantrums when they are upset.

They have difficulty waiting and taking turns.

They are able to help with simple chores, such as set-

ting or clearing the table.

They understand when their caregivers are pleased or

displeased with them.

They are still protective of their belongings and are not

completely ready to share.

Toddlers have difficulty choosing between options and

often want both.

They have a high level of negativity and often use the

word “no.”

They are very routine oriented and like things to be

arranged in a certain order.

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