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24 months

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL:
Uses a spoon to feed self.
Chews food well.
Raises and drinks from cup, then replaces it on table.
Plays beside but not with other children.
Is very possessive about toys-no sharing.
Clings to caregiver when tired or afraid.
Goes into tantrums when frustrated but can be distracted readily.
Demands a lot of caregiver's attention.
COMMUNICATION:
Engages in simple pretend play.
Uses 50 or more recognizable words but understand as many as 300 words.
Puts together two or more words to formulate a sentence.
Asks "What's that?"
Joins in nursery rhymes and songs.
Refers to self by name.
Points to and repeats the names of body parts such as eyes, nose, hair, feet, mouth.
Understands simple commands and conversation.
VISION:
Names familiar miniature toys at a distance of 10 feet away.
Enjoys picture books, pointing to details on command.
MOTOR (Fine):
Removes a wrapper from a cupcake or candy bar.
Builds a tower of six blocks.
Imitates a vertical line with a crayon on paper.
Turns pages in a book one at a time.
Picks up tiny objects as small as a crumb.
MOTOR (Gross):
Runs on whole foot, but stops by falling down or by colliding with something or someone.
Climbs stairs holding onto the railing (two feet to each step).
Pulls wheeled toy by string forward and backward.
Throws a small ball.
Walks into a large ball when intending to kick it.

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