1. Points to pictures of things they know:
A 20-month-old typically points to pictures of things they know, such as family members or objects they are familiar with. If your child is not doing this, it could be a sign that they need help with their vocabulary development.
2. Says a few words:
A 20-month-old typically says a few words, such as their name, mommy, daddy, and other common words. If your child is not saying many words, it could be a sign that they need help with their language development.
3. Walks independently:
A 20-month-old typically walks independently. If your child is not walking yet, it could be a sign that they need help with their gross motor skills development.
4. Crawls well:
A 20-month-old typically crawls well. If your child is not crawling yet, it could be a sign that they need help with their gross motor skills development.
5. Holds a crayon correctly:
A 20-month-old should be able to hold a crayon correctly, with the crayon between their thumb and pointer finger. If your child cannot do this, it could be a sign that they need help with their fine motor skills development.
6. Scribbles on paper:
A 20-month-old should be able to scribble on paper. If your child cannot do this, it could be a sign that they need help with their fine motor skills development.
7. Drinks from a cup with a straw:
A 20-month-old should be able to drink from a cup with a straw. If your child cannot do this, it could be a sign that they need help with their fine motor skills development or coordination skills development.
8. Eats with a spoon and fork:
A 20-month-old should be able to eat with a spoon and fork. If your child cannot do this, it could be a sign that they need help with their coordination skills development or eating skills development.
9. Puts toys away in correct toy box/crate:
A 20-month-old should be able to put toys away in the correct toy box or crate. If your child cannot do this, it could be a sign that they need help with their executive functioning skills development or organizational skills development.