Intellectual Development Standards for Young Children
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The period from 1 to 3 years old is the toddler stage, a crucial time for intellectual development.Parents should closely monitor their child's development, provide timely guidance, and lay a solid foundation for intellectual growth. So, what are the developmental milestones for early childhood intelligence?
12 months: Can stand; takes steps while holding onto bed rails or being supported; picks up small objects using thumb and index finger; can put down held items; understands "give me" and "bye-bye"; says "mama" and "papa."
15 months: Can walk independently, stand up from a seated position, point to body parts like eyes and nose, use gestures to indicate needing to use the toilet, and understand some everyday phrases.
18 months: Can climb stairs, ascend stairs while holding onto railings, use a spoon, turn pages in a book, and recognize some objects in pictures.
2 years old: Can run, descend stairs holding a railing, kick a ball while standing, speak short sentences of up to five words, put on a hat and pull up pants, and control bowel and bladder movements during the day.
3 years old: Can walk backward, climb stairs using alternating feet, count to 10, control bowel and bladder movements, imitate adults doing cleaning tasks, and draw pictures of people.
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