Language Milestones Checklist - Speech Sisters

1 Milestones is receptive Language ?Receptive Language is the ability to understand information. It is the act of comprehending is expressive Language ? expressive Language is the ability to communicate your wants and needs. It is the act of communicating thoughts and ideas to ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language3-6 MONTHSW atches a person s face when they re talkingTurns head to locate soundsRecognizes familiar objects/people (family, bottle, bed)6-9 MONTHSB egins to recognize words with eye gazeUnderstands gesturesLooks at objects/families/pictures when namedResponds to no 3-6 MONTHSC ooingSmiles in response to smile/voiceAttempts to imitate sounds/ facial expressionsStarts laughingResponds to being spoken to by making sounds6-9 MONTHSE njoys social interaction with familiar peopleVocal playBabbling (p, b, m, n, t, d, y)

2 Attempts to imitate gesturesTries to make word-like ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language9-12 MONTHSR esponds to come here Searches for hidden/dropped itemUnderstands simple command with gesturesLooks at correct pictures in book when namedResponds to own nameFollows simple commands with body (wave, clap)Gives item when askedResponds to simple questions with searching movements ( looks around when you ask, Where s Dada? )9-12 MONTHSSays a few words around 1 yrTries to imitate words/repeats soundsUses simple gestures clap or no Responds to being spoken to by making soundsEnjoys playing games like peek-a-boo and listening to songsBabbles or makes sounds with changes in pitch/toneSays first word ( Mama , Dada )

3 Looks toward an item they wantImitates functional playShouts or coughs to gain attentionPoints/reaches to what they wantWaves ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language12-18 MONTHSF ollows one-step commands like, go get the ball Points to wanted/recognized objectIdentifies 1-3 body partsIdentify 2 or more objects in bookDemonstrates functional play (using more than one toy approp.)Copies simple pretend play (feed the baby)Follows one-step verbal commands without gestures (sit down)12-18 MONTHSI mitates a wordJargon (sentence like intonationVocalizes with gesturesAnswers basic what questionsProtests by saying no/shake headNames a few animal soundsSays between 10-50 words by 18 monthsPoints to show ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language18-24 MONTHSF ollows commands with spatial concepts, put it IN the box Responds to yes/no questionsUnderstands verbs (eat, sleepFollows commands w/out gestures (you only say the command)))

4 Listens to simple stories during reading timePoints to named itemsImitates others behaviors and gestures18-24 MONTHSSays between 10 words at 18 months - 300 words at 24 monthsStarts to combine 2 words togetherNames familiar objectsSays own nameAsks, what s that ?Imitates words more frequently and clearlyStarts to answer basic questions ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language24-30 MONTHSL istens to a 5 minute storyFollows 2 step related commandsIdentifies actions in picturesUnderstands pronouns I & You Understands quantity words like one and all Consistently points to named objects in a book24-30 MONTHSUses between 50 words (minimum at 24 months) to 500 words around 30 monthsStarts using plurals & -ing verbsUses a few pronouns ( my or I )Combines 2-3 words togetherAnswers what and where ?

5 SBegins to ask what/where ? ChecklistReceptive LanguageExpressive Language30-36 MONTHSL istens to a 10-15 minute storyFollows 2-3 step commandsUnderstand adjectives big / little Understands many pronounsPoints to 10 objects described by use ( Point to the one you can EAT. )30-36 MONTHSUses between 250 words to 1000 words around 36 monthsUses past tense -ed verbs (walked)Uses a variety of pronounsCombines 3+ words togetherConsistently answers wh- ? sConsistently asks wh- ? sVerbally expresses emotionsNames most familiar things & peopleCan hold a basic conversation by 36 monthsNot as many checks as you d like?Take a deep breath! We ve got you two online courses use evidence-based, practical strategies to help your child meet their communication believe YOU are the best person to get your child talking (after all, you re with them the most, right?)

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