236 appendix c: child development charts
Each part of this circle shows a different area of development. The pictures and words are examples of
skills that many children have when they are 2 years old.
Communication
Play
ball.
Mental
matches
objects
knows 50 to
200 words or
signs
uses objects
related to
each other
uses sentences
Cup.
uses
with 2 and 3
words or signs
simple
words
or signs
2
imitates
caregiver
years
old
pays attention to
activities for longer
times
plays alongside
other children
asks others
when she
needs help
Social
stacks large
objects
squats
walks
Physical
Children who are deaf or cannot hear well will benefit from activities that help them develop in all of
the skills in each area. The pictures are only examples of skills. In this example, look at the ‘Mental’
part of the circle: Your child does not have to be able to play a drum. The question to ask yourself is if
your child uses 2 objects together.
Keep in mind that the goal is for your child to do the activities that other children the
same age do in your community.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)