| 12
months |
| Sits
well. Can rise to sitting position from lying down. |
| Crawls
rapidly on all fours. |
| Explores
and manipulates energetically. Pulls to stand and lets self down again. |
| Picks
up small objects with precise grasp of thumb and index finger. |
| Casts
objects to floor repeatedly. |
| Looks
for toy hidden before his/her eyes under cup or cushion/ |
| Knows
and turns to own name. Jargons tunefully, loudly and insistently.
Comprehends simple commands ('give me', 'say bye-bye'). |
| Holds
spoon but cannot use it alone. Drinks from cup with help. |
| Cooperates
in dressing by holding out arms. |
| Mother
reports: Very dependent on familiar adult. |
| Demonstrates
affection. |