TWO YEARS WHAT MOST CHILDREN DO BY THIS AGE :
Social / Emotional Milestones
• Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her , like at a childcare drop off
• Notices other children and joins them to play
Language / Communication Milestones
• Talks with you in conversation using at least two back-andforth exchanges
• Asks “ who ,” “ what ,” “ where ,” or “ why ” questions , like “ Where is mommy / daddy ?”
• Says what action is happening in a picture or book when asked , like “ running ,” “ eating ,” or “ playing ”
• Says first name , when asked
• Talks well enough for others to understand , most of the time
Cognitive Milestones ( learning , thinking , problem-solving )
• Draws a circle , when you show him how
• Avoids touching hot objects , like a stove , when you warn her
Movement / Physical Development Milestones
• Strings items together , like large beads or macaroni
• Puts on some clothes by himself , like loose pants or a jacket
• Uses a fork
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD ’ S DEVELOPMENT ?
ACT EARLY .
You know your child best . Don ’ t wait . If your child is not meeting one or more milestones , has lost skills he or she once had , or you have other concerns , act early . Talk with your child ’ s doctor , share your concerns , and ask about developmental screening .
If you or the doctor are still concerned : 1 . Ask for a referral to a specialist who can evaluate your child more ; and
2 . Call your state or territory ’ s early intervention program to find out if your child can get services to help . Learn more and find the number at cdc . gov / FindEI .
• For more on how to help your child , visit cdc . gov / Concerned . cdc . gov / Milestones
KEEPING MILESTONE RECORDS
• Get a free printed copy of these milestones at the website of the Center for Disease Control ( CDC ), cdc . gov .
• Get the Milestone Tracker app :
• The free phone app is available for download from the App Store or Google Play
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