The following may be signs of developmental delay. If these signs of developmental delay are present during this age range, notify your pediatrician.
Gross Motor and Sensory
- Does not jump
- Does not ride a tricycle
- Throws with difficulty
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Has trouble or protests a lot with dressing, feeding, and toileting
Fine Motor and Vision
- Has trouble with throwing
- Has trouble with grasping a pen or crayon
- Has trouble with scribbling
Cognitive and Behavior
- Continues to protest when separated from parents
- Refuses to respond to people and has little interest in other children
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Is excessively aggressive or extremely fearful and timid
- Does not engage in fantasy play
Speech and Language
- Does not use an extended vocabulary
- Does not use multiple-word sentences
- Does not talk about daily experiences
Social and Emotional
- Continues to protest when separated from parents
- Refuses to respond to people and has little interest in other children
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Does not express a range of emotions or appears unengaged much of the time
Daily Routines
- Has trouble with sleeping
- Has trouble using utensils
- Has trouble with independent toileting
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The following may be signs of developmental delay. If these signs of developmental delay are present during this age range, notify your pediatrician.
Gross Motor and Sensory- Does not jump
- Does not ride a tricycle
- Throws with difficulty
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Has trouble or protests a lot with dressing, feeding, and toileting
Fine Motor and Vision- Has trouble with throwing
- Has trouble with grasping a pen or crayon
- Has trouble with scribbling
Cognitive and Behavior- Continues to protest when separated from parents
- Refuses to respond to people and has little interest in other children
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Is excessively aggressive or extremely fearful and timid
- Does not engage in fantasy play
Speech and Language- Does not use an extended vocabulary
- Does not use multiple-word sentences
- Does not talk about daily experiences
Social and Emotional- Continues to protest when separated from parents
- Refuses to respond to people and has little interest in other children
- Does not engage in a variety of activities
- Does not express a range of emotions or appears unengaged much of the time
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