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Speech Sound Developmental Norms

Developmental Interventions

Speech

Follow one to two step directions.

Label age appropriate vocabulary. 

Model and exaggerate age appropriate sounds. 


Cognitive

Match same color/shape/objects.

Attend to a adult presented task for 3-4 minutes (depending on age).

Demonstrate understanding of number concepts 1-5. 


Motor

Imitate fine and gross motor activities. 

Trace pre-writing strokes. 

Trace first name.

Catch a ball thrown by an adult from at least 5 feet away. 

Jump forward with both feet together. 


Adaptive

Increase independence in the toileting routine through the trip training process. 

Increase independence in feeding by using utensils and drinking from an open cup. 


Social

Participate in turn taking with an adult or peer for 3 exchanges. 

Comply with adult directions. 

Model play skills to increase functional play (ex. rolling a car, feeding  baby, etc.)