Language
The table below outlines what can be expected at different stages of children's language development. This is to be used as a guideline only, if you have any specific concerns or would like more information, please contact us.
-
WHAT TO EXPECT
Understands simple questions e.g. “Where’s your shoe?”
Responds to their own name
Starts to combine 2-3 words together
Answers simple questions with “yes” and “no”
Talks to themselves or their toys in play
-
WHAT TO EXPECT
Has an extensive vocabulary (900 words)
Can describe objects using adjectives e.g. “round”, “blue”
Begins to use conjunctions such as “but”, “and”
Asks “Who”, “What” and “Why” questions
Uses correct grammar most of the time in 4-5 word sentences
-
WHAT TO EXPECT
Uses 50-100 words
Uses pronouns e.g. “I”, “me”, “my”
Expresses and understands location words e.g. “on” and “under”
Uses basic grammar in 3-4 word sentences
Follows longer instructions and understands how objects are used
-
WHAT TO EXPECT
Has an extensive vocabulary (900 words)
Can describe objects using adjectives e.g. “round”, “blue”
Begins to use conjunctions such as “but”, “and”
Asks “Who”, “What” and “Why” questions
Uses correct grammar most of the time in 4-5 word sentences
Speech
The table below outlines what can be expected at different stages of children's speech development. This is to be used as a guideline only, if you have any specific concerns or would like more information, please contact us.
AGE
2 years
sounds produced
m, p, b, w, n, t, d
AGE
3 years
sounds produced
h, k, g, f
AGE
4 years
sounds produced
sh, ch, l, s, z, j
AGE
5 - 6 years
sounds produced
r, v, th