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Developmental Milestones — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 12-month-old is brought for a developmental assessment. Which developmental milestone would you expect a typically developing 12-month-old to have achieved?

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Correct answer: B — Pulls to stand, cruises around furniture, and says 1–2 words with meaning

At 12 months, a typically developing child is expected to: pull to stand and cruise around furniture (gross motor), use a pincer grip (fine motor), say 1–2 words with meaning (language), and wave bye-bye/play peek-a-boo (social). Independent walking typically develops by 12–15 months. Combining 2 words is expected by 18–24 months.

Reference: RACP – 2024 – Paediatric Curriculum: Developmental Milestones