At 18 months, which developmental finding would be cause for concern?

At 18 months, which developmental finding would be cause for concern?

• A. Not being able to walk on own and uses couch for support when walking/ standing
• B. Walking without any support
• C. Running
• D. Climbing stairs

Answer: (A)

Gross motor milestones for toddlers show that independence in walking by around 18 months is expected. If a child cannot walk independently and relies on a couch or furniture for support, this indicates a motor delay that warrants evaluation. Walking without support is expected at this age, running commonly appears around this time, and climbing stairs often develops with support as the child grows. So, the finding that signals concern is the inability to walk on own and needing furniture for support.

Gross motor milestones for toddlers show that independence in walking by around 18 months is expected. If a child cannot walk independently and relies on a couch or furniture for support, this indicates a motor delay that warrants evaluation. Walking without support is expected at this age, running commonly appears around this time, and climbing stairs often develops with support as the child grows. So, the finding that signals concern is the inability to walk on own and needing furniture for support.