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    2 - 3 Years

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    Your Child's 3rd Year (2 - 3 Years)

    Key occupational milestones to watch for during this stage.

    Gross Motor: Jumps with both feet, rides a tricycle, balances on one foot briefly
    Fine Motor: Snips paper with child scissors, copies a circle, builds towers of 6+ blocks
    Self-Care: Helps with dressing, washes hands, uses a fork and spoon with improving accuracy
    Sensory: Engages in messy play, tolerates loud sounds, begins to regulate sensory input
    Visual Perceptual: Completes simple puzzles, copies a horizontal line, sorts by color
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