Cognitive

Remembers what happened yesterday Recognizes sounds in the environment Understands "now," "soon," and "later" Substitutes one object for another in pretend play (as in pretending a block is a "car") Matches an object to a picture of that object Matches objects that hav e the same function (e.g. putting a cup and plate together)

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Developmental Milestones For 3 Year Olds

Check-Lists In: Speech & Language Skills Gross & Fine Motor Skills Behavior Skills Cognitive Skills Social/Emotional Skills

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Glenview
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103 Glenview, IL 60025

Social/Emotional
Watches other children; joins briefly in their play Begins to play house Symbolically uses objects and self in play May be possessive over caregivers Proud of what they know/can do Tantrums out of frustration Plays near other children Spontaneously asks peer a wh-question

Highland Park
1442 Old Skokie Road Highland Park, IL 60035

Chicago
1700 West Cortland Avenue, Suite 207 Chicago, IL 60622

NSPT is In-Network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. We are also contracted with
several HMOs in the area including North Shore University Health Systems, North Suburban Associated Physicians and Resurrection Health Care. If you have insurance through a different medical group, we may still be able to provide services to your child. Call the Solutions Center to inquire at (877)486-4140.

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Speech and Language

Language Comprehension:
Follows 2-3-step directions Identifies action words in pictures Understands boy vs. girl Answers simple wh- questions Understands concepts such as big/little, in/on/under, hard/soft

Motor Skills
Fine & Visual Motor:
Demonstrates a digital pronate (3-3) or static tripod grasp (by 3) Cuts paper in half with scissors Copies circle Completes 3-4 piece puzzle Imitates structures using 3-4 blocks Matches non-identical items/pictures from an array of 10 with 3 similar stimuli

Behavior
Verbal Behavior:
Names the color, shape, and function of 5 objects when each object and question is presented in a mixed order Names 4 different prepositions Spontaneously asks for different verbal information using a Wh- question or question word Politely asks to stop an undesirable activity, or remove any aversive stimulus

Expressive Language:
Combines 3-5 words to communicate Asks a variety of questions Begins to talk about activities at school or at friends homes Consistently uses grammatical forms of possessive s, present progressive ing, and simple past tense

Self Care:
Independently pulls down pants Zips & unzips jacket once on track Lifts open cup to drink with 1 hand

Listener Responding:
Selects items by color and shape from an array of 6 similar stimuli, for 4 colors and 4 shapes Follows instructions involving 6 different prepositions and 4 different pronouns

Gross Motor:
Catches large ball Throws tennis ball 5 to 7 feet overhand with one hand Jumps forward 24 inches Jumps down from 18 inch surface Rides a tricycle Balances on one foot for 3 seconds Walks on tiptoes distance of 8 ft. Climbs jungle gyms and ladders Jumps off floor with both feet Walks up stairs without support, placing 1 foot on each step

Independent Play:
Spontaneously engages in pretend or imaginary play Repeats a gross motor play behavior to obtain a better effect for 2 activities

Speech skills (Articulation):

Is understood by most people most of the time Accurately produces most vowel sounds Uses the following speech sounds: h, p, m, b, w, n, d, t, y, k, g, f Uses consonants at the end of words most of the time

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