Question
What Are the Normal Developmental Conditions of 18-Month-Old Infants?
Answer
Normally developed 18-month-old infants show the following in terms of motor skills: they can climb stairs while holding a railing, can throw balls with a specific target, and can pull toys forward and backward. In terms of fine motor skills, they can stack 3 to 4 blocks, can doodle on paper, and can pour small beads from a bottle. In language, they can recognize and point out body parts, understand about 50 words, and speak about 10 meaningful words. In terms of social adaptation, they can express their needs for using the toilet, understand simple instructions from adults, and begin to try using spoons to feed themselves.