1. Does your child attempt to imitate words, sounds, or simple gestures during everyday interactions?
2. Do you encourage communication by talking, reading, or responding to your child's attempts to communicate each day? Usually Sometimes I'm still learning
3. Does your child use simple gestures or signs (such as pointing, waving, "more," "all done," or "help") to communicate before using spoken words?
4. Does your child understand and follow simple one-step directions?
5. Does your child recognize familiar people, objects, or everyday routines when you talk about them?
6. Do you give your child opportunities to practice listening and following simple directions during play or daily routines?
7. Does your child enjoy exploring, stacking, sorting, or solving simple problems during play?
8.Do you provide opportunities for your child to learn through books, play, or hands-on activities each day?
9. Does your child stay engaged in a simple activity for a short period before moving on?
10. Does your child use or respond to simple feeling words such as "happy," "sad," or "mad"?
11. Do you name emotions during everyday moments to help your child connect words with feelings?
12. Does your child begin expressing emotions using words, gestures, or facial expressions?
13. Does your child confidently walk, climb, or move around during supervised play?
14. Do you encourage your child to practice simple independent tasks, such as helping with dressing, picking up toys, or washing hands?
15. Does your child attempt age-appropriate tasks independently before asking for help? Yes Sometimes Not yet
