Understanding Speech Therapy Milestones & Progress

As caregivers and parents are naturally curious about what age children are likely to begin speaking, how fast they’ll develop their communication skills and the best time to seek help if they are unable to progress faster than anticipated. Speech milestones in therapy offer a valuable guide for understanding the development of communication and the process is different for every child.

In Pragnya Speech Centre We believe in the importance of a customized method of therapy. It recognizes every little victory throughout the process, thereby providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for both children and adults. If you’re worried about your child’s development in speech or are seeking therapy for yourself We’re here to help you through each phase of therapy.

What Are Speech Development Milestones?

It’s a slow process to develop speech and each child will reach certain milestones on their own rate. Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect to see:

  • From 0 to 6 months At this age infants begin to coo in a babbling voice, babbling, and making loud noises as a response to their familiar sounds. They start to smile and engage avec their parents.

  • 6-12 months Babies can recognize they are named and can respond with simple command. They start babbling using different sounds, such as “mama” or “dada.”

  • 12-18 months Your child could begin to speak the first meaningful words, like “hi” or “no,” and begins to follow simple instructions.

  • 18-24 months: Vocabulary begins to develop as your child gets older, and they may begin to combine two words, such as “big truck” or “more juice.”

  • 3-4 years Expect more clear speech, more sentences, as well as the capacity to share stories with ease. At this age, children can also have conversations with their family members.

  • 4-5 years At this point children are able to speak more complicated sentences and speak more in depth. Their speech is more easy to comprehend by other people.

These milestones are merely guidelines. Each child develops at their own rate however, should there be concerns regarding delays in speech, it’s best to speak with an expert before the child begins.

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