Is my child on track?
Milestones are a way to identify growth and progress of your child's speech and language skills.
Age 2 Milestones
Word combinations, requests and follows commands
At age 2, look for the following in your child:- combines two words ( e.g. “mommy go”, “daddy sock”)
- speech is 50% intelligible (understood by unfamiliar listeners)
- points to pictures in books
- requests items by name
- uses 50+ words
- understands approximately 500+ words
- repeats first words and first syllables
- follows simple commands
- can identify several body parts
Age 3 Milestones
Phrases, questions and activities
At age 3, look for the following in your child:- use 3-4 word phrases
- speech is 75 % intelligible
- can talk about activites at school and home
- understands simple questions (who, what, where)
- understands approximately 1200 words
- uses 800+ words
- can identify objects by name
- can engage in conversation
- understands object function
- uses language to express emotion
- can ask simple questions
Age 4 Milestones
Sentences, grammar and storytelling
At age 4, look for the following in your child:- speech is 80-90% intelligible
- uses sentences with 4+ words
- uses grammatically correct sentences
- can relay a story with accuracy
- listens to short stories
- uses 900+ words
- understands 2000+ words
Milestones are the most helpful way to see if your preschool child is on track. Clearly Speaking works with children from 16 months of age to 16 years.