9-12 Months Developmental Milestone Screener

  • šŸ“ Development Check-In

    9-12 Months Old

  • šŸŒŸ Welcome to Tri-County Therapy!

    Weā€™re so glad youā€™re here.

    This quick 3ā€“5 minute screening helps highlight your childā€™s strengths and identify any areas where a little extra support may be helpful.

    šŸ§  A quick note: Every child develops at their own pace. This screening provides a general overview of skills typically seen at your childā€™s ageā€”itā€™s not a diagnosis.


    šŸ“‹ What to expect:

    Each page focuses on a different area of development
    Simple questions you can answer quickly
    No preparation neededā€”just go with your gut!

    šŸ“Š Your Results:

    At the end of the screening, youā€™ll receive:

    A summary of your childā€™s results
    Personalized recommendations for next steps
    šŸ“§ Weā€™ll also send a copy to your email so you can review it anytime.

  • šŸ’¬ Speech & Language

  • Does your child respond to their name when called?*
  • Does your child turn toward sounds or voices?*
  • Does your child make a variety of sounds (like babbling ā€œba,ā€ ā€œda,ā€ ā€œmaā€)?*
  • Does your child use sounds or gestures (like reaching or vocalizing) to get your attention?*
  • Does your child understand simple words like ā€œnoā€ or their name?*
  • Does your child engage in back-and-forth vocal play (like taking turns making sounds)?*
  • Does your child try to get your attention using sounds, gestures, or eye contact (like reaching, pointing, or vocalizing)?*

  • šŸ§‘ā€šŸ¤ā€šŸ§‘Social Interaction and Sensory Processing

  • Does your child make eye contact during interactions?*
  • Does your child smile or show enjoyment when interacting with others?*
  • Does your child seek comfort from you when upset?*
  • Does your child respond to familiar people (like getting excited or reaching for them)?*
  • Does your child tolerate everyday sensory experiences (like diaper changes, bath time, or different textures)?*
  • Does your child show interest in social games (like peek-a-boo or pat-a-cake)?*

  • šŸ½ļø Feeding

  • Does your child eat purees and/or soft solid foods?*
  • Does your child show interest in feeding themselves (like reaching for food or bringing it to their mouth)?*
  • Does your child tolerate a variety of textures (like smooth and slightly lumpy foods)?*
  • Does your child drink from a bottle, straw, or cup without difficulty?*
  • Are mealtimes generally smooth without frequent gagging, choking, or distress?*

  • āœļø Fine Motor Skills

  • Does your child pick up small items using their fingers (like puffs or crumbs)?*
  • Does your child transfer toys from one hand to the other?*
  • Does your child bang toys together or on surfaces?*
  • Does your child release objects intentionally (like dropping or placing items)?*
  • Does your child reach for and grasp toys during play?*
  • Does your child explore toys using their hands and mouth?*

  • šŸƒ Gross Motor

  • Does your child sit independently without support?*
  • Does your child move around the floor (like crawling, scooting, or rolling)?*
  • Does your child transition between positions (like from lying to sitting)?*
  • Does your child pull to stand using furniture or support?*
  • Does your child bear weight on their legs when supported?*
  • Does your child cruise along furniture or attempt to take steps with support?*

  • āœØ Almost done!

    Youā€™ve completed the screeningā€”great job.

  • šŸŽÆ Your Child's Results

  • Speech & Language Development: On Track šŸŽ‰
    Based on your responses, your child is meeting expected speech and language milestones for their age. Communication skills are developing appropriatelyā€”keep encouraging language through play, reading, and conversation!

  • šŸ—£ļø Speech & Language: Evaluation Recommended
    Based on your responses, your child may benefit from a speech and language evaluation. Early support can make a big difference in communication skills, and weā€™d be happy to guide you through next steps.

  • Social & Sensory Development: On Track šŸŽ‰
    Your child appears to be engaging socially and responding to their environment in expected ways. These are important building blocks for learning and interaction.

  • šŸ‘„ Social & Sensory: Evaluation Recommended
    Based on your responses, your child may benefit from further evaluation of social and/or sensory development. Early support can help improve engagement, regulation, and daily interactions. For social skills,Ā we recommend a speech therapy evaluation. For sensory processing, we recommend an occupational therapy evaluation.

  • Feeding & Oral Motor Skills: On Track šŸŽ‰
    Your responses suggest your childā€™s feeding and oral motor skills are developing as expected. Continue offering a variety of foods and textures to support ongoing progress.

  • šŸ½ļø Feeding & Oral Motor: Evaluation Recommended
    Based on your responses, your child may benefit from a feeding and/or oral motor evaluation. Support in this area can help improve eating skills, safety, and overall mealtime success.

  • Fine Motor Skills: On Track šŸŽ‰
    Your childā€™s fine motor skillsā€”such as using their hands for play and daily tasksā€”are developing as expected. Keep encouraging activities like drawing, stacking, and manipulating small objects.

  • āœļø Fine Motor Skills:Ā Evaluation Recommended

    Based on your responses, we recommend an occupational therapy evaluation to further support your childā€™s fine motor development and hand skills.

  • Gross Motor Skills: On Track šŸŽ‰
    Your child appears to be developing age-appropriate movement skills. Keep encouraging active play and movement!

  • šŸƒ Gross Motor Skills: Evaluation Recommended
    Based on your responses, your child may benefit from a physical therapy evaluation. Early support can help improve strength, coordination, and confidence with movement.

  • To receive a copy of your results and learn more about services we offer, enter your email and click 'What's Next?'

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