Developmental Red Flags
For Child Speech Delays
- No pointing
- No single words
- No gestures or imitation of gestures (waving, clapping,
etc.)
- Not beginning to recognize common objects or people
Therapy Options
Thankfully, there are many ways to deal with delays in child
development and behaviors.
These include in-home services, outpatient (you take your child
to a clinic), inpatient (following injury or surgery) and school
based services. Which type of therapy should you choose?
Visit our Therapy
Options area to learn more.
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We understand developmental milestones and the challenges of
Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time with
families understanding the inner workings of childhood routines
and interactions. Ask us about your child today!
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Speech Development for Toddlers
8-12 Months
Most One Year Olds can:
- Recognize name
- Say "mama" and "dada" (nonspecifically) and 2-3 words besides "mama"
and "dada"
- Imitate familiar words
- Understand simple instructions
- Recognize words as symbols for objects: car points to garage, dog
barks
- Babble single consonants
- Shout for attention
- Wave hi and bye
- Demonstrate an understanding of some words by gesturing or pointing
Parenting Tips for Speech Skills:
Around eight months, you'll notice your baby has a lot to say. He or she
will play with sounds like "ba ba ba," as well as know that "dada" means
Dad.
- Explain the grocery store. Your baby will enjoy sitting
in the grocery cart looking at all the sights, but remember
to talk to him/her about what he/she is seeing. "Look, over
there are apples. Lets get some red apples."
- Give simple directions. When your baby is getting a
bath, hand over the washcloth and say, "Wash your tummy."
- Walk in the room where Grandma is sitting and say,
"Where's Grandma?" When your baby follows directions, make
sure you acknowledge the accomplishment and thank them.
- Eliminate background noise. If you have a television or
radio on throughout the day, your baby will have a hard time
hearing the gentle ticking of a clock or the birds chirping
outside. It will also be easier for your baby to hear the
sounds of your words more clearly.
Speech Skills by Age Group
Contact Information
Find Early Intervention
Support contacts in your State. If you have a question or comment for
us, please visit our Contact page.
Early Intervention Helps with Developmental Delay
For children with Special Needs, intervention in early childhood
development means finding specific ways to help a child become as functional
as possible.
Learn more on our Parenting
Tips
page.
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