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Developmental Milestones
1 to 2 Years
Hearing and Understanding
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Able to point to some body parts when asked
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Able to follow one-step directions (e.g. “give me___”, “Pick up___”)
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Able to answer simple questions (“What is that?” “Where is baby?”)
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Able to sit and listen to a short book
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Able to identify objects or people in a book when asked
Speaking
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Learning many new words, 1-2 words per week
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Using sounds in the beginning of words such as: p, b, m, n, w, y
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Imitating sounds and words modeled for them frequently
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Using one word phrases, and two word phrases increasingly
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Beginning to ask simple “wh” questions
2 to 3 years
Hearing and Understanding
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Able to understand 2 step directions
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Able to understand and use new words
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Beginning to understand early preschool concepts (opposites, locations, same/different)
Speaking
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Using 2-3 word sentences primarily
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Using more sounds: t, d, k, g, n
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Using sounds at the beginning and end of words
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People are understanding your child approximately 50% of the time
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Asking more complex questions
3 to 4 years
Hearing and Understanding
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Able to understand more preschool concepts: color, shape, size
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Able to answer a variety of questions asked
Speaking
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Using 3-4 word sentences primarily
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Using pronouns when speaking: I, you, he, she, we
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Using some grammar markers in speech: -ing, plural -s, in on
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People understand approximately 75% of what your child says
4 to 5 years
Hearing and Understanding
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Able to understand 3 step directions
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Able to understand most of what is said to them at home and at school
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Able to understand time concepts: yesterday, today, tomorrow
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Able to understand order words: first, next, last
Speaking
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Using adult like sentences, 4-5+ words
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Using all speech sounds in the beginning middle and end of words
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Able to tell a short story
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Able to participate in and keep a conversation going
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Able to speak with most people understanding them most of the time
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