Your 2 year old is often advanced if the 2 year old is developing ahead of other 2 year olds in certain areas like language and problem solving or if they are speaking in complete sentences with proper verb-noun agreement by or before age 2.
Other signs that your 2 year old could be advanced are they have a large vocabulary or are also quick to learn new words.
Most 2 year olds should start putting 2 to 3 words together such as "red apple" or "I go up".
And 2 year olds that are advanced may even use more than just simple words to express their needs such as "Help Me" or "I want cookie".
An advanced 2 year old may also show advanced problem solving skills by finding things that are hidden under multiple layers or exploring how things works and sorting of shapes and colors.
An advanced 2 year old may also have excellent memory and retain information easily or be able to recall details of past events that happened.
Advanced 2 year olds may also exhibit signs of abstract thinking, like coming up with their own idea or even coming up with creative additions to a task.
Most 2 year olds can also walk alone and are also beginning to run, stand on their tiptoes, kick a ball and climb on and off furniture unassisted.
And the 2 year old may be able to use cups and spoons, undress themselves and even push and pull toys.
A 2 year old will also start to become more independent and try to do things on their own and express their own needs or wants.
2 year olds also start to show awareness of their own feelings and the feelings of others, and may have rapid mood shifts.
All children also develop at their own pace and some kids are more advanced than others and there is a wide range of what is considered to be typical for a 2 year old.
A child may also be advanced in one area such as language but not in other areas such as social emotional development.
It's also important that you nurture your child's love of learning and also follow their interests, regardless of whether they are advanced or not.