15 month Ages & Stages

  • Ages & Stages

  • Child Birthday*
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  • Communication Section

  • Does your baby say three words, such as "Mama," "Dada," and "Baba"? (A "word" is a sound or sounds your baby says consistently to mean someone or something.)*
  • When your baby wants something, does she tell you by pointing to it?*
  • Does your baby shake his head when he means "no" or "yes"?*
  • Does your baby point to, pat, or try to pick up pictures in a book?*
  • Does your baby say four or more words in addition to "Mama" and "Dada"?*
  • When you ask her to, does your baby go into another room to find a familiar toy or object? (You might ask, "Where is your ball?" or say, "Bring me your coat," or "Go get your blanket.")*

  • This section measures current development in communication. The cutoff score for this area is 15.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-15 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 20-30 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for communication is in the 35+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Gross Motor

  • If you hold both hands just to balance your baby, does he take several steps without tripping or falling? (If your baby already walks alone, mark "yes" for this item.)*
  • When you hold one hand just to balance your baby, does she take several steps forward? (If your baby already walks alone, mark "yes" for this item.)*
  • Does your baby stand up in the middle of the floor by himself and take several steps forward?*
  • Does your baby climb onto furniture or other large objects, such as large climbing blocks?*
  • Does your baby bend over or squat to pick up an object from the floor and then stand up again without any support?*
  • Does your baby move around by walking, rather than by crawling on his hands and knees?*

  • This section measures current development in Gross Motor skills. The cutoff score for this area is 20.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-20 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is 25-35, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area. Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Gross Motor Skills is in the 40+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Fine Motor

  • Without resting her arm or hand on the table, does your baby pick up a crumb or Cheerio with the tips of her thumb and a finger?*
  • Does your baby throw a small ball with a forward arm motion? (If he simply drops the ball, mark "not yet" for this item.)*
  • Does your baby help turn the pages of a book? (You may lift a page for him to grasp.)*
  • Does your baby stack a small block or toy on top of another one? (You could also use spools of thread, small boxes, or toys that are about 1 inch in size.)*
  • Does your baby make a mark on the paper with the tip of a crayon (or pencil or pen) when trying to draw?*
  • Does your baby stack three small blocks or toys on top of each other by herself?*

  • This section measures current development in Fine Motor Skills. The cutoff score for this area is 30.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-30 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 35-40 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Fine Motor skills is in the 45+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Problem Solving

  • If you put a small toy into a bowl or box, does your baby copy you by putting in a toy, although she may not let go of it? (If she already lets go of the toy into a bowl or box, mark "yes" for this item.)*
  • Does your baby drop two small toys, one after the other, into a container like a bowl or box? (You may show him how to do it.)*
  • After you scribble back and forth on paper with a crayon (or a pencil or pen), does your baby copy you by scribbling? (If she already scribbles on her own, mark "yes" for this item.)*
  • Can your baby drop a crumb or Cheerio into a small, clear bottle (such as a plastic soda-pop bottle or baby bottle)?*
  • Does your baby drop two small toys, one after the other, into a container like a bowl or box? (You may show him how to do it.)*
  • After you have shown your baby how, does he try to get a small toy that is slightly out of reach by using a spoon, stick, or similar tool?*

  • This section measures current development in problem solving. The cutoff score for this area is 25.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-25 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 30-35 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for problem solving is in the 40+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Personal-Social

  • When you dress your baby, does she lift her foot for her shoe, sock, or pant leg?*
  • Does your baby roll or throw a ball back to you so that you can return it to him?*
  • Does your baby play with a doll or stuffed animal by hugging it?*
  • Does your baby feed herself with a spoon, even though she may spill some food?*
  • Does your baby help undress himself by taking off clothes like socks, hat, shoes, or mittens?*
  • Does your baby get your attention or try to show you something by pulling on your hand or clothes?*

  • This section measures current development in Personal/Social skills. The cut off score for this area is 15.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-15 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 20-30 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Personal-Social is in the 35+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

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