Independent Walking

merged.physical_culture.independent_walking

Movementmeasurable10mo–2.5y
Measured by 2 instruments· Cross-instrument confidence:

What this is

Child can stand up independently in middle of floor and walk several steps forward without support

Who measures this

InstrumentApproachAge rangeMapping confidenceRef
M-CHAT-R/F
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised, with Follow-Up
Parent screening report
Subscale: Autism risk indicators
16mo–2.5y
q13
Bayley-4
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition
Clinician observation (developmental)
Subscale: Gross Motor
1mo–3.5y
gross_motor.independent_walking

“Approach” describes how the instrument assesses this construct, not the specific items. We never reproduce proprietary test items.

Age coverage

M-CHAT-R/F16mo–2.5yBayley-41mo–3.5y012243648months
Consensus window: 16mo–2.5y (all 2 instruments overlap).

Our voice baseline item

Baseline: developmental_24mo_en_gbAge: 2yLocale: en-GBTone: mixed

Is {child_name} getting around on {his_her} own two feet now?

Follow-up: Is walking {his_her} main way of moving about the house and garden, or does {he_she} still prefer to be carried?

Not yet
Not yet walking independently — moves by crawling, cruising along furniture, or wanting to be carried
Emerging
A few independent steps at a time before grabbing hold of something
Developing
Walks across a room on {his_her} own but still a bit wobbly
Secure
Walking is {his_her} main way of getting around

Connected milestone view

The same canonical item shows up on the developmental page with prerequisites, activities, and full developmental context.

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Activities that develop this

Instruments referenced