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The following expected range of child development is an indication only.
Expected range of development - 2 years   Developmental delay - 2 years
  • Running on flat feet safely.
  • Easily stops and starts.
  • Able to manoeuvre around obstacles.
  • Can throw ball above head.
  • Can unwrap present, sweets, build tower from 6 blocks.
  • Draws circles spontaneously, can copy vertical lines.
  • Recognises small objects on the page, adults from photos.
  • Hand preference becomes more obvious. He/she knows 50 or more words, and says 2-3 word sentences.
  • Names him/herself.
  • Talks constantly to self when playing. Asks questions, sings, knows all body parts.
  • Asks for a drink, eats and drinks by self.
  • Puts on shoes.
  • Toilet trained during the day.
  • Constantly requires the attention of a parent. Likes to be with other children but they are not playing together yet.
  • Has a tantrum if something is not successful.
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  • Poor movement co-ordination.
  • Not walking unassisted, still unsteady on feet.
  • Fine motor skills under age level, not able to unscrew lid, draw lines or circles.
  • Speech is difficult to understand, tongue co-ordination is poor.
  • Can't suck through straw, eating is still very messy, chewing is weak.
  • Toilet training is not successful.
  • Cries and gets frustrated easily.
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