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Needs support for head. -
Keeps hands fisted or slightly open -
Uses improved vision to look at objects more closely and for a longer time -
Cycles arms and legs smoothly -
Grasps and shakes hand toys -
Shows active body movements -
Can maintain a sitting position for several minutes if given proper support -
Able to place objects in mouth. -
Can roll from tummy to back -
Can sit supported for 15 to 30 minutes with a firm back -
Is able to stand while supported -
Holds an object in each hand -
May be able to pull self to a standing position -
Brings objects together with banging noises -
Is able to pick up small objects and string -
Leans pincer grasps, using just the thumb and forefinger -
Crawls -
Uses index fingertips to point -
Climbs on chairs and other furniture -
Likes to walk holding caregivers hands -
Takes off shoes and socks -
Stands alone -
Climbs up and down stairs -
May show preference for one hand -
Is comforted by the human voice and music -
Cries deliberately for assistance -
Shows some interest in sounds and will stop sucking to listen -
Smiles and coos when caregiver talks to him or her -
Smiles at self in mirror -
Grabs at any and all objects in reach -
May be able to play peek-a-boo -
Begins putting together a long series of syllables -
Finds objects that are totally hidden -
Responds appropriately to a few specific words -
Puts nesting toys together correctly -
Likes to look at pictures in a book -
waves goodbye -
Links specific acts or events to other events -
Points to body parts -
Gives mechanical toy to caregivers to activate toy
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Recognizes a parents voice -
Shows affection by looking at a person while kicking, waving arms, smiling -
Laughs when tickled -
may form an attachment to one special object -
Distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar adults -
Enjoys playing with children -
Begins to have a sense of humor -
Definitely prefers caregivers to strangers -
May shows fear of heights -
Shows activities in play of others -
Enjoys music -
Is more aware of and sensitive to other children -
May not always want to be cooperative -
Recognizes the difference between being good and being naughty -
Likes to practice communication with adults -
Enjoys playing with siblings
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