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Behavioral Milestones Checklist (0-5 Years)

A parent-friendly age-wise checklist for social interaction, communication, emotional regulation, and red flags.

This tool is for parent awareness only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace assessment by qualified professionals.
Makes eye contact

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Smiles responsively (social smile)

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Turns toward familiar voices

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Cries differently for different needs

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Shows interest in faces

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Begins cooing or making vowel sounds

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Calms when comforted

0-6 Months · Behavioral milestones

Responds to name

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Shows preference for caregivers

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Engages in back-and-forth interaction such as peek-a-boo

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Uses gestures such as reaching, pointing, or waving

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Imitates simple actions such as clapping or sounds

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Shows stranger anxiety

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Babbles with sounds such as ba-ba or da-da

6-12 Months · Behavioral milestones

Follows simple instructions

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Uses 5-20 meaningful words

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Points to express interest

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Shows affection

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Imitates daily activities

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Begins parallel play

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Expresses wants by words or gestures

1-2 Years · Behavioral milestones

Combines 2-3 words

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Engages in pretend play

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Takes turns with support

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Shows independence

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Identifies familiar objects or people

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Follows 2-step instructions

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Begins to label emotions

2-3 Years · Behavioral milestones

Uses sentences

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Plays cooperatively with peers

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Shares with prompting

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Understands simple rules

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Engages in imaginative play

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Expresses emotions appropriately

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Can wait briefly for turns

3-4 Years · Behavioral milestones

Holds conversations

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Follows multi-step instructions

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Understands social norms

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Shows empathy

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Plays structured group games

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Manages basic self-care

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Regulates emotions with minimal support

4-5 Years · Behavioral milestones

Lack of eye contact or social smileRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

Not responding to name by 12 monthsRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

No pointing or gesturing by 12-15 monthsRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

No meaningful words by 18 monthsRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

Loss of previously acquired skillsRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

Limited social interactionRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

Repetitive behaviors with poor engagementRed flag

Any Age · Red flags

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