Milestone map
Every milestone in one place, grouped by type of skill. Under each one, in small type, is the name researchers use for it. In each group, milestones run roughly in the order children usually reach them. Tap any milestone to read more.
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Talking and understandingLanguage and communication
Sounds and babbling
Prelinguistic vocalisation
Understanding words
Receptive language
Saying words
Expressive language
Putting words together
Syntax and morphology
MovingMotor
Big movements
Gross motor
Thinking and learningCognitive
Objects and how the world works
Physical cognition
Understanding other people
Social cognition (theory of mind)
Numbers
Numerical cognition
Memory, pretend play and self-control
Memory, symbolic play and executive function
Feelings and friendsSocial-emotional
Bonding and attachment
Attachment
Feelings and calming down
Emotion regulation
Playing with others
Peer interaction
Sense of self
Self-recognition and self-concept
Everyday skillsAdaptive (self-care)
Eating and drinking
Feeding
Toileting
Toileting