Baby’s language development is an exciting journey that begins from birth and progresses through various stages. Encouraging baby’s communication is essential for their cognitive and social development.
SPEECH MILESTONES GUIDE
Learn about the different speech milestones children can reach by different ages.
TONGUE TIE FAQ
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP explains the importance of identifying and treating tongue ties in children, as they can impact feeding, speech, and overall well-being, and suggests seeking evaluation by a specialist even if there are no immediate issues.
HOW TO GET FROM GRUNTING TO WORDS!
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP suggests
to transition a 20-month-old from grunting to using words, parents can set traps for communication, offer choices for word imitation, and introduce playful elements to elicit verbal responses.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND MY BABY’S SPEECH?
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP talks about how parents can expect speech clarity levels of about 25% at age 2, 50-75% at age 3, and 90-100% at age 4; consulting a speech language pathologist is recommended for persistent speech delays or challenges with specific sounds.