Milestoneunknown· 16mo–2.3y

Follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")

Follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")

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Normative evidence

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This milestone16mo–2.3yStanford SHQ0mo–6y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")

  • Shows no attempt to follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")

  • Occasionally or inconsistently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me")
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") with some support

  • Frequently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") across contexts

  • Consistently follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") and extends the behavior

  • Readily follows two-step instructions (for example, "find your doll and bring it to me") and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

Thinking14mo–2.2y

Big Kid Helper

Parent involves child in a simple household task and observes active participation, compliance with norms, and whether the child understands and follows two-step instructions. Covers three social-cognitive milestones at 12-18mo. Three phases: household participation, norms observation, and two-step instruction.

Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

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