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Learn the Signs.

Act Early.

Your Child�s Early Development is a Journey

Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention


www.cdc.gov/actearly

1-800-CDC-INFO

Look for these milestones in your own child and share your child�s progress with the doctor at every visit.

q Likes to play with 
others, especially 
parents

q Responds to own name

q Uses simple gestures 
such as shaking head for 
�no� or waving �bye bye�

q Copies gestures

q Strings vowels 

 together when 

 babbling (�ah,� 

 �eh,� �oh�)

q Copies sounds

q Begins to sit without 
support

q Responds to 

 simple spoken 
requests

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q Says �mama� 
and �dada�

q 
Plays simple pretend, 
such as feeding a doll

q 
Points to show others 
something interesting

q 
Knows what ordinary 
things are for; for 
example, telephone, 
brush, spoon

q Pulls up to 
stand

q 
Says several single 
words

q 
Walks alone

q Says sentences 
with 2 to 4 words

q Gets excited when 
with other children

q Follows simple 

 instructions

q Kicks a ball

q Points to things 
or pictures when 
they�re named

q Copies adults 
and friends 
(like running 
when other 
children run)

q Plays make-believe with 
dolls, animals and people

q Shows affection 
for friends without 
prompting

q Draws a person 
with 2 to 4 body 
parts

q Plays cooperatively

q Carries on a 
conversation using 

 2 to 3 sentences

q Climbs well 

q Would rather play 
with other children 
than alone

q Tells stories

q Hops and stands on 
one foot for up to 
2 seconds

These are just a few of many important milestones to look for. For more complete checklists by age visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.


Kentucky �Learn the Signs. Act Early.�

For more information call: 502.852.7799

https://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/actearly

Seek early intervention, if your child is under age 3, contact the First Steps Program at (800) 442-0087. 

Contact your local school district�s special education department, if your child is age 3 or older to secure special 
education services your child is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).