It’s time to change 
how we view a child’s growth. 
4 years 
3 years 
2 years 
cooperates withother children 
pretends to be“mom” or “dad” 
shows affectionfor playmates 
uses four-tofive-word sentences 
points to objectwhen named 
imitates adults(claps after adult claps) 
points to interestingobjects 
plays pretend(“talks” on toy phone) 
Kentucky “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” 
It’s time to change 
how we view a child’s growth. 
4 years 
3 years 
2 years 
cooperates withother children 
pretends to be“mom” or “dad” 
shows affectionfor playmates 
uses four-tofive-word sentences 
points to objectwhen named 
imitates adults(claps after adult claps) 
points to interestingobjects 
plays pretend(“talks” on toy phone) 
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). 



It's natural to measure your child's height and weight. But you should measure other ways your child is 
growing, too. Talk with a doctor or nurse about your child's total development. 

1-800-CDC-INFO www.cdc.gov/actearly 



Learn the Signs. Act Early.