Does not smile or interact with others (birth and older
Does not babble (4-7 months
Makes only a few sounds or gestures, like pointing (7-12 months
Does not understand what others say (7 months-2 years
Says only a few words (12-18 months
Words are not easily understood (18 months-2 years
Does not put words together to make sentences (1.5-3 years
Has trouble playing and talking with other children (2-3 years
Has trouble with early reading and writing skills (2.5-3 years
Ways to Help with Language Disorders
Listen and respond to your child
Talk, read, and play with your child
Talk with your child in the language you are most comfortable using
Know it is good to teach your child to speak a second language
Talk about what you are doing and what your child is doing
Use a lot of different words with your child
Use longer sentences as your child gets older
Have your child play with other children
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