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Act Early.(what most children do at this age)  \nSocial/Emotional Milestones  \n Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by  \n Points to show you something interesting  \n Puts hands out for you to wash them  \n Looks at a few pages in a book with you  \n Helps you dress them by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot  \nLanguage/Communication Milestones  \n Tries to say three or more words besides “muma” or “dada”  \n Follows one-step directions without any gestures, like giving you the toy when you say,“Give it to me”  \nCognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)  \n Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom  \n Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car  \nMovement/Physical Development Milestones  \n Walks without holding on to anyone or anything  \n Scribbles  \n Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes  \n Feeds themself with their fingers  \n Tries to use a spoon  \n Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help  \nMy personal health record  \nOther important things to share with your Child and Family Health Nurse or GP  \n• What are some things you and your child do together?  \n• What are some things your child likes to do?  \n• Is there anything your child does or does not do that concerns you?  \n• Has your child lost any skills they once had?  \n• Does your child have any healthcare needs or were they born prematurely?  \nYou know your child best. Don’t wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills they once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your Child and Family Health nurse or GP, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening.  \nDownload the Love, Talk, Sing, Read, Play app for ideas to spending time with your child.  \nAvailable on Android and iPhone.  \nLanguage adapted for Australian English by NSW Ministry of Health. Original content provided by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Program ([www.cdc.gov/ActEarly](www.cdc.gov/ActEarly); February 2022).  \nFor more great ideas on how to support my development, download the Bright Tomorrows app  \n[https://www.brighttomorrows.org.au/](https://www.brighttomorrows.org.au/)  \nMy personal health record  \nAdditional questions for parents/carers  \nAnswer these questions before you visit your nurse or doctor for the 18 month health check.  \nI have completed the health risk factor questions on page 22  \nI have completed the dental risk factor questions on page 84 I am concerned about my child’s hearing  \nOthers have said they are concerned about my child’s hearing I am concerned about my child’s vision  \nMy child has a turned or lazy eye (squint or strabismus) My child has difficulty seeing small objects  \nMy child recognises familiar objects and people from a distance My child is exposed to smoking and/or vaping in the home/car My child has sweet drinks and snacks throughout the day My child still uses a bottle  \nNo | Yes  \nNo | Yes Yes | No  \nYes | No  \nYes | No  \nYes | No  \nYes | No No | Yes Yes | No  \nYes | No  \nYes | No  \nIf you circled any answer in the first column, please tell your doctor or child and family health nurse.  \nHealth professional to complete: Normal Review Refer  \nFeeding Yes No  \nSince this time yesterday, did your child receive breast milk?","cbCaiv3ljcyD9uqt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv3ljcyD9uqt","pdf",90851,"English","# Social/Emotional Milestones\n# Language/Communication Milestones\n# Cognitive Milestones\n# Movement/Physical Development Milestones\n# Additional Questions for Parents/Carers\n## Hearing concerns\n## Vision concerns\n## Exposure and feeding risks\n## Risk factor questionnaires","[{\"question\":\"What developmental milestones are expected around 18 months?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist outlines social/emotional skills, language/communication progress (e.g., saying three or more words), cognitive learning behaviors, and movement/physical abilities such as walking independently and scribbling. 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