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Baby is born.
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May stand erect with only slight support. May stand alone without support for a short time. Has improved grasping skills. Needs improvement in manipulation skills.
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Begins to form concepts. Notices actions of other children and other adults. Slowly increases vocabulary words to four to six words. May use sounds to indicate specific objects.
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May be able to walk sideways. Stands on either foot with support. May show hand preference in all activities. Likes to grab anything and everything.
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Gradually refines concepts. Is very inquisitive about everything. Vocabulary increases to six to ten words. Uses words instead of gestures to express some wants.
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Walks sideways and backwards. Runs without falling often. Walks up and down stairs with help. Loves to run, jump and climb.
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Progresses from simple imitation to imginitive play. Can remember familiar abojects without seeing them. Can obtain familiar objects from different room when asked.
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Walks with more coordination and assurance . Walks sideways and backwards with ease . Bounces and sways in simple dancing
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Becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather than just the activities themselves . Identifies familiar objects on TV screen . Recognizes when picture in book is upside down .
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Plays on swings , ladders , and other playground equipment . Kicks ball forward . Throws ball overhead but without aiming . Climbs on jungle gym with fair amount of ease .
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Becomes increasingly interested in childrens TV shows . Understands cause and effects in terms of behavior . Is better able to plan a play activity and carry it out . Can follow two-step commands .
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Walks on tiptoe , catches large ball with arms and hands out straight , throws ball overhead but aim is still poor , sits in adult chairs and may prefer these to smaller chairs
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Recognizrs self in photographs , Identifies familiar objects by touch , can stack rings in the correct order , can remember and follow three-step commands
