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12 months

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL:
Gives objects on request.
Imitates hand and face gestures such as waving bye-bye, clapping hands, closing eyes.
Helps with dressing by putting arms out for sleeves and feet for shoes.
Seeks and finds hidden toys easily.
Is affectionate toward familiar people.
COMMUNICATION:
Imitates adult's playful sound making.
Recognizes own name and turns to speaker when hearing it.
Follows simple directions: "Give it to Mommy," "Come to Daddy," "Clap hands."
Babbles a lot with rhythm and variations in pitch.
VISION:
Recognizes familiar people at a distance of 20 feet or more.
Intently watches small toys that are pulled across the floor at a distance of 10 feet.
MOTOR (Fine):
Holds spoon but needs help with its use.
Moves blocks in and out of small box.
Uses pincer grasp (thumb and index finger) to pick up small objects or pieces of food.
Points with index finger toward a desired object.
Uses both hands freely but may demonstrate a preference for one.
MOTOR (Gross):
Pulls to standing position and lets self down by holding on to furniture.
May stand alone for a few seconds.
Sits well for an indefinite period of time.
May creep on all fours.
May walk independently.

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