Your baby’s development in their twelfth month
Receptive Language
Understand object names
Responds to simple questions by looking (e.g., “Where is Mama?”)
Responds to simple questions with gestures (e.g., points to dog when asked, “Where is the dog?”)
Expressive Language
Uses some single signs (MOM, MILK)
Repeats an action if they received attention (e.g., if caregiver laughs)
Imitates some words/signs, even if not produced correctly
Cognitive
Bangs two things together
Puts things in and out of a container
Copies gestures
Finds hidden things
Explores items by shaking, throwing, or banging
Social
Cries when mom or dad leaves
Has favorite things and people
Is shy with some strangers
Puts out arm or leg to help with dressing
Motor
Pulls to stand and walks holding on to furniture
Walks with one hand held
Stands alone for a few seconds
Gets into sitting position without help
Gestures
Shows objects to people
Waves to people
Shakes head “no”
Sources:
https://helpmegrowmn.org
https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones
www.michigan.gov/mikidsmatter
https://idrpp.usu.edu/projects/ski-hi/deaf-hard-of-hearing/early-intervention
https://hopepubl.com/product/ski-hi-curriculum/
https://firstwordsproject.com/about-16by16/
ASL Words and Phrases this Month
BALL
CAR
MORE
STOP
DRIVE
TOY
