Social:-
* Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children.
* More aware of herself as separate from others.
* More excited about company of other children.
Emotional:-
* Demonstrates increasing independence.
* Begins to show defiant behavior.
* Separation anxiety increases toward midyear then fades.
Cognitive:-
* Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers.
* Begins to sort by shapes and colors.
* Begins make-believe play.
Language:-
* Points to object or picture when it's named for him.
* Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts.
* Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months).
* Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months).
* Follows simple instructions.
* Repeats words overheard in conversation.
Movement:-
* Walks alone.
* Pulls toys behind him/her while walking.
* Carries large toy or several toys while walking.
* Begins to run.
* Stands on tiptoe.
* Kicks a ball.
* Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted.
* Walks up and down stairs holding on to support.
Hand and Finger Skills:-
* Scribbles on his or her own.
* Turns over container to pour out contents.
* Builds tower of four blocks or more.
* Might use one hand more often than the other.
Developmental Health Watch:-
Alert your child's doctor or nurse if your child displays any of
the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
* Cannot walk by 18 months.
* Fails to develop a mature heel-toe walking pattern after several months
of walking, or walks only on his toes.
* Does not speak at least 15 words.
* Does not use two-word sentences by age 2.
* By 15 months, does not seem to know the function of common household
objects (brush, telephone, bell, fork,
spoon).
* Does not imitate actions or words by the end of this period.
* Does not follow simple instructions by age 2.
* Cannot push a wheeled toy by age 2.
* Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had
