Speech and Language Development

Speech and Language Development
6	Responds to name.
MONTHS	Extends arms to be picked up.
	Performs part of a familiar game (peek-a-boo).
12	Indicates understanding of parent's anger or joy
MONTHS	Imitates words.
	Follows simple instructions.
18	Points to pictures on command.
MONTHS	Has at least ten words in vocabulary.
	Asks for things using words.
2	Asks one to two word questions.
YEARS	Understands "more".
	Indicates the whereabouts of familiar persons (e.g., "Daddy work.")
	Follows two requests.
	Imitates name.
3	Can be reasoned with verbally
YEARS	Says p, b, and m in the appropriate place in words.
	Says vowels in appropriate words.
	Uses four word sentences.
	Recalls events of yesterday.
	Comprehends big/little.
	Listens to increasingly longer stories
4	Averages four or more words in sentences.
YEARS	Says n, ng, w, and h in appropriate place in words.
	Says t, d, k, and g correctly in most words.
	Asks many questions.
	Tells a story from pictures.
	Recognizes five or more colors.
5	Averages five or more words in a sentence.
YEARS	Says t, d, k, g, f, v, and y in appropriate place in words.
	Says th and l correctly in most words.
	Knows his/her right hand.
	Identifies pictures by a description of the function of the item.
	Understands morning versus afternoon.
6	Averages six or more words in sentences.
YEARS	Says th and l in appropriate place in words.
	Says r, s, z, sh, zh, ch, and j correctly in most words.
	Follows directions involving three or more actions and objects.