Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months (cont.) IN THIS
ARTICLE Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take
action to improve your health. What to Expect General growth and
development Children usually progress in a natural, predictable
sequence from one developmental milestone to the next. Children
who are 12 to 24 months of age make gains in five major areas:
physical growth, cognitive abilities, emotional and social
development, language skills, and sensory and motor development.
Although most children reach milestones, such as walking and
talking, by a specific age, it is important to remember that
development happens at an individual pace. Also, many children
tend to make progress in one area, such as talking, while
another skill, such as walking, levels off. If your child has a
slight delay in an area, it does not always mean there is a
problem. But be sure to talk to your doctor anytime you have a
concern. Milestones by age By 12 months (1 year) of age many
children are walking withou