Related milestonesImitates simple words and actionsBy 18 MonthsNot StartedFollows simple directions, e.g. "Come here"By 18 MonthsNot StartedSays 3 or more wordsBy 18 MonthsNot StartedUnderstands “in” and “out”By 18 MonthsNot StartedRepeats words overheard in conversationBy 18 MonthsNot StartedUses gestures and words during pretend playBy 18 MonthsNot Started