Talk - Stage 1

Talking is also called expressive communication. Talking is how most children tell us what they want or need. If words are not spoken, gestures can be used instead . Talking also includes the child being able to answer a question when asked and the answer to make sense. Talking includes how clearly they say their words and share their thoughts and ideas.

Click on the slider at the top to see how children naturally progress through the developmental stages of talking.

Typical Activities in This Stage

• Cries to communicate

• Uses sounds and body movements to express feelings

• Coos in response to someone speaking to them

• Copies some facial expressions

• Repeats sounds and experiments with own sounds

• Imitates simple sounds

Child looking at adult

Talk - Stage 1

To help your child reach this milestone, here is an activity

• Respond to all sounds/noises that your child is making in a turn taking manner as if you are both engaged in a conversation

It's time to move onto the next stage when your child is

• Making a sound when they hear a sound

• Babbling using a string of consonant sounds

• Using voice to express feelings

• Using eye contact and gestures to communicate their needs

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