AS THEY GROW, children are always learning new things. Because every child develops at his own
pace, your child may reach these milestones slightly before or after other children the same age.
Milestone Information Source: www.cdc.gov/act
Challenge has a provider agreement
with the NYS Dept of Health,
Bureau of Early Intervention, to
provide EI Services. Our program
is approved, regulated and funded
by NYS Dept of Health and the NYC
Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene.
The Early
Intervention Program
(EIP) is a public program
for children under the
age of 3 who are either
suspected of having or
at risk for developmental
delays or
disabilities.
Eligibility
for Early
Intervention Program
can be determined only
by state-approved
evaluators under
contract.
All needed EI
services for eligible
children are identified
in collaboration with
the parent and must
be authorized by the
municipality.
3
2 Months
STEPS
TO HELP
YOUR CHILD:
Pays attention to faces
Can briefly calm himself (may bring hands to mouth & suck on hand)
Coos, makes gurgling sounds • Can hold head up
Makes smoother movements with arms & legs
Turns head towards sounds
Tries to look at parent
Begins to* Smile at people
*Push up when lying on tummy
*Act bored (cry,fuss) if activity doesn’t change
*Follow things w/ eyes & recognize people from afar
4 Months
6 Months
12 Months
18 Months
Recognizes those familiar even from afar
Smiles at & plays with people
May cry when familiar people go away
Cries differently if tired, hungry or hurt
Copies sounds, smiles & frowns
Tracks moving objects w/ eyes
Babbles with expression, loves affection
Explores toys by shaking or swatting
Holds head steady, no help
Reaches with one hand
Presses legs to the floor
Brings hands to mouth
Watches faces closely
Lifts up from stomach
May roll from tummy
Babbles with different vowels ( ah, eh, oh)
Recognizes familiar people; responds to their emotions
Begins to jabber with consonants ( “m”, “b”)
Makes sounds showing joy & displeasure
Looks at & reaches for things near or far
Plays with others, especially family
Passes object between hands
Takes turn making sounds
Legs bear weight in standing
Rolls from back or belly
Looks at self in mirror
Recognizes strangers
Rocks, crawls back
May creep ahead
Sits without aid
Likes to bounce
Cries to separate, fearful of strangers
Shows preference for specific things & people
Offers books for a story, identifies things
Follows simple commands (“give me”., etc)
Repeats sounds/actions, “peek-a-boo”
Jargons, imitates, says “mama”, “ dada”
Explores toy; shakes, bangs, throws
Plays w/ container, throws in / out
Grasps, releases, bangs together
Shakes head “no”, waves “bye”
Helps to dress and undress
Knows item by function
Pokes w/ index finger
Walks along furniture
Takes first steps
Stands alone
Loving & clingy to family, fears strangers
Has temper tantrums at times
Explores with parent near, points to interests
Identifies objects, people, one body part
Plays simple pretend, eg feeds doll
Can sit down, clean up, stop on request
Follows with & without gestures
Says and shakes head “no”
Says several words
Drinks, eats independently
Helps undress self
Walks alone
May climb steps
Can pull toy
May run
CALL 311,
THE NYC HOTLINE, ASK FOR
EARLY INTERVENTION
SPEAK TO AN EARLY
INTERVENTION REPRESENTATIVE
9 Months
Wary of strangers, clingy with those familiar
Knows favorite toys, understands “no”
Strings sounds: “mamama”, “bababa”
Plays peek a boo, copies sounds and gestures
Watches objects as they fall and move
Likes to find things hidden from view
Picks up items with index/thumb
Transfers objects hand to hand
Copies sounds & gestures
Points to things with fingers
Moves into sitting
Sits without support
Stands holding on
Crawls around
Pulls to stand
PARENTS MAY CHOOSE
AN EVALUATION
AND SERVICE
PROVISION
AGENCY
24 Months
Imitates adults & children
Shows independence & defiance
Excited when sees other children
Knows family names & body parts
Identifies & labels in home and books
Uses 2-4 words, fills in rhymes
Repeats words overheard
Can do two things if told once
Begins to make believe
May show hand preference
Stacks blocks, draws
Climbs chair, stair
Throws, kicks, runs
Plays alongside peers, may share or interact
To find out more about our services:
T. 718.851.3300 W. challenge-ei.com
All EIP services are provided at no cost to parents.
Health Insurance may be used for approved services.
EI services may be delivered in child care settings or community locations on request.
Parents are responsible for paying any fees associated with childcare in such locations.
The service coordinator will arrange for service providers, considering the
individual needs of the child and family, as authorized by the NYC EI Officials.