Speech + Language Milestones
Every child develops at their own pace, but these guidelines can help you know what to look for.
2
years
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Uses 50+ words
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Puts two words together ("more milk")
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Names familiar things
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Asks simple questions ("What's that?")
3
years
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Uses 200-300 words
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Uses 3-4 word sentences
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Talks about what happened or what they're doing
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Asks "why" questions
4
years
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Uses complete sentences
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Tells short stories
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Uses future tense ("I will go")
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Answers "who", "what", "where" questions
5
years
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Uses 4-6 word sentences
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Shares ideas and opinions
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Uses past tense ("I went")
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Uses words to solve problems
Speech Sound Milestones
When should children be able to say each sound?
*Based on typical speech sound development norms (McLeod & Crowe, 2018; ASHA).
2-3
years
p, b, m, n, h, w, d
4
years
k, g, t, f, y
5
years
v, s, z, ch, sh, j, l
6
years
r
Not sure if your child's speech skills are on track?
A free speech and language screening can help determine whether their speech errors are expected for their age or whether a full evaluation may be helpful.
7
years
th
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