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Early Signs of Speech Delays

Tips for Spotting Speech Problems in Older Babies and Toddlers

By Lisa A. Goldstein

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Communication Guide

The American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) publication, How Does Your Child Hear and Talk?, lists some developmental milestones. Just remember, "if a child hasn't accomplished one skill within a specific age range, it doesn't necessarily mean that the child has a communication delay," Ruscio says. Keep in mind that each child has his/her own rate of development. The guidelines merely identify the average age by which most children master their respective skills. If you answer no to the majority of items in an age range, contact an SLP to schedule an evaluation.

7 Months to 1 Year:

  • Babbling has both long and short groups of sounds such as "tata," "upup," "bibibi."
  • Uses speech or non-crying sounds to get and keep attention.
  • Imitates different speech sounds.
  • Has one or two words ("bye-bye," "dada," "mama"), although they may not be clear.

    1 to 2 Years:

  • Says more words every month.
  • Uses some one- or two-word questions. ("Where kitty?" "Go bye-bye?" "What's that?")
  • Puts two words together. ("More cookie." "No juice," "Mommy book.")
  • Uses many different consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

    2 to 3 Years:

  • Has a word for almost everything.
  • Uses two- or three-word "sentences" to talk about and ask for things.
  • Speech is understood by familiar listeners most of the time.
  • Often asks for or directs attention to objects by naming them.

    3 to 4 Years:

  • Talks about activities at school or at friends' homes.
  • Speaks clearly enough that people outside of the family usually understand his or her speech.
  • Uses a lot of sentences that have four or more words.
  • Usually talks easily without repeating syllables or words.

    Evaluation

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