Milestoneunknown· 18mo–2y

Says ten or more words

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Normative evidence

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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to says ten or more words

Shows no attempt to says ten or more words
No observable behavior matching this milestone

Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently says ten or more words

Occasionally or inconsistently says ten or more words
Requires significant support or prompting

Developing

Frequently says ten or more words with some support

Frequently says ten or more words with some support
Shows the behavior in familiar contexts

Secure

Consistently says ten or more words across contexts

Consistently says ten or more words across contexts
Performs independently without prompting

Reflexive

Readily says ten or more words and extends the behavior

Readily says ten or more words and extends the behavior
Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

physical10mo–2.2y

Growing Vocabulary

Parent observes expressive and receptive vocabulary growth, fine-motor object manipulation, and early direction-following: number of spoken words, identifying objects and clothing, pointing to body parts, pincer grasp, releasing objects, and following simple spoken commands. Covers twelve language, fine-motor, and comprehension milestones at 12-24mo.

Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

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