Milestoneunknown· 15mo–18mo

Points to 2 pictures

Points to 2 pictures

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone15mo–18moWHO GSED0mo–3y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet points to 2 pictures

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to show points to 2 pictures with direct support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates points to 2 pictures in structured observation

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently passes item across contexts

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; demonstrates generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

Thinking10mo–2y

Where Is It?

Parent names familiar people, objects, and animals and watches whether child points to or looks at the correct target. Covers receptive identification and pointing milestones at 12-18mo. Three phases: people pointing, object naming in the room, and picture-book pointing.

Formal assessments

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