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Developmental Milestones Checklist

Wondering if your child is developing typically?

Every child develops differently… but sometimes there are signs that extra support may help. Explore milestones by age and discipline below. If you have concerns, our team offers free screenings to help guide you.

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening

Therapy Type	Most children this age may:	Possible Red Flags:	Link
Physical Therapy	Walk independently Begin running Climb onto furniture Kick a ball Walk up stairs with help	Not walking independently Frequent falling Strong preference for one side of body Difficulty standing from floor	Book a Free PT Screening
Occupational Therapy	Feed themselves with fingers/spoon Stack blocks Scribble with crayons Tolerate different textures Begin pretend play	Extreme meltdowns with textures/sounds Difficulty using both hands together Avoids messy play completely Limited play skills	Book a Free OT Screening
Speech Therapy	Use 20–50+ words Follow simple directions Begin combining 2 words	Very limited words Difficulty understanding simple directions Rarely attempts communication Regression in language skills	Book a Free Speech Screening