Developmental Milestones

Identify characteristics of typical child development

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance on how to identify characteristics of typical child development from 9 months-old to 5 years. These characteristics are divided into four domains:

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Social and Emotional

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Language/Communication

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Cognitive

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Movement/Physical Development

Developmental Milestones

This information, provided by the CDC, is meant to be a guide and may not accurately reflect an individual child’s development in all cases. If concerned about your child’s development, please raise your concerns with your child’s doctor.

Typical Child Development

A Quick Reference Guide

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention