One of the major concerns parents have is whether or not children are on track for speech. Some children take a bit more time to blossom when it comes to talking. However, there is a wide range of normal development which parents should take into consideration before assuming there is a delay.
If there is an issue, there are several warning signs along the way that suggest this powerful
process of development may need some extra help. There may be no problem at all, but a child should definitely get a hearing and speech evaluation if any of the following applies:
process of development may need some extra help. There may be no problem at all, but a child should definitely get a hearing and speech evaluation if any of the following applies:
· 12 months no babbling or jargon
· 18 months no single words
· 24 months vocabulary of 10 words or less
· 30 months vocabulary of less than 100 words or no 2 word phrases
· 36 months vocabulary of less than 200 words, no sentences, clarity less than 50%
· 48 months vocabulary of less than 600 words, no complete sentences, clarity less than 80%
If your child is within this range and you have a concern, call Early On for an evaluation. Its free and its never to early to begin if there is a delay.
Call 1-877-702-8602 Ext. 4663
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