Interdisciplinary Therapeutic Center of Thessaloniki - Lydia Papadimou - Speech Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Psychological Support

Developmental Milestones
Interdisciplinary Treatment Center Papadimos Lydia - Thessaloniki

Speech Developmental Milestones

1-2 YEARS OLD

1. Shows objects when named
2. Recognizes the names of familiar people, objects and body parts
3. Says enough words (from 15-18 months)
4. Makes two-word sentences (18-24 months)
5. Speaks in sentences of 2-4 words (24 months)
6. Follows simple instructions and repeats words heard in adult conversation
3-4 YEARS OLD

1. Understands the concepts of "same" and "different"
2. Consistently uses some grammar rules
3. Speak in sentences of 5-6 words
4. Strangers pick up on everything he says
4-5 YEARS OLD

1. He remembers part of a story
2. Speaks in sentences of more than 5 words
3. Uses the future tense
4. Says name and address




	Developmental Milestones Kinetic 1-2 YEARS OLD 1. He walks independently and as he approaches 2 years old he runs 2. Drags toys while walking 3. Carry bulky toys or many toys at once 4. Can stand on tiptoes 5. He kicks a ball 6. Climbs on and off furniture without assistance 7. Goes up and down stairs holding the handrail or your hand Fine motor milestones 1. Smudges 2. Builds a tower with 4 cubes 3. May show a preference for a certain hand 3-4 YEARS 1. Jumps and stands on one leg for 5 seconds 2. Climbs stairs without support 3. Kicks ball in a straight line 4. Throws ball over head 5. Can catch a ball that gels 6. Walks forward and backward with flexibility Fine motor milestones 1. Copies a square 2. Draws a face with 2-4 parts (head, arms, legs) 3. Uses scissors 4. Draws circles and squares 5. Copies some capital letters 4-5 YEARS 1. Stands on one leg for 10 seconds 2. Jumps and limps 3. Swings and climbs Fine motor milestones 1. Duplicates triangles and other shapes 2. Draws "man" with body and limbs 3. He writes some letters 4. Gets dressed and undressed without assistance 5. Uses fork, spoon 6. He usually takes care of himself (hairdressing, washing hands, etc.)

Developmental Milestones Social

1-2 YEARS

Cognitive milestones

1. Finds objects hidden even under 2 or 3 levels
2. Group by shape and color
3. The "pretend" game begins
Social and emotional milestones

1. Imitates behaviors of adults and other children
2. He perceives himself as a separate person from others
3. He enjoys the presence of other children more and more
4. Increasing independence
5. Challenging behavior
6. Increased separation anxiety around 18 months, which almost disappears by 24

3-4 YEARS

Cognitive milestones

1. Understands the concept of counting and may be able to count a little
2. Approaches problems from a single point of view
3. He perceives the passage of time better
4. Follows three-step instructions and can remember a story
5. Engages in "imaginary" play
Social and emotional milestones

1. He is interested in new experiences
2. Cooperates with other children
3. He plays "mom and dad"
4. Gets dressed and undressed with minimal assistance
5. Negotiates in disputes
6. Greater independence
7. Unusual images are called "monsters"
8. He perceives himself as body, mind and emotions
9. Can't often tell fantasy from reality

4-5 YEARS

Cognitive milestones

1. Can count 10 or more things
2. Can recognize 4 colors correctly
3. He has a better understanding of the sense of time
4. Knows the use of everyday objects (money, food, etc.)
Social milestones

1. He wants to please his friends
2. He wants to be like his friends
3. More positive towards rules
4. She enjoys singing, dancing and acting
5. Shows independence