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Monitoring a child's speech and language development is important, as early intervention is beneficial to helping the child be a successful communicator. Below you will find links to information about language development in the various areas of communication. Tracking your child's progress on communication milestones can be interesting and helpful.
General Developmental Milestones
Developmental Milestones from University of Michigan Health System
Articulation
Age of acquisition of different sounds
Phonological development information from ASHA
Please remember: speaking other languages can influence how a student pronounces words in English. This is likely a difference and NOT a language disorder.
Language
Brown's Stages of Language Acquisition (Expressive language/grammar for ages 12-47 months)
Please remember: grammar can be influenced by the acquisition of English as a second language.
Social Skills
Fluency
Stuttering in Toddlers & Preschoolers What is typical versus what is atypical and more likely to persist.
Other Readings/Information
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