Your Child's 2nd Year (12 - 24 Months)
Key speech milestones to watch for during this stage.
Expressive Language: Uses 10-50+ words, combines two words like 'more milk'
Receptive Language: Points to named objects and pictures, follows simple one-step directions
Speech Sounds: 25-50% intelligible to familiar listeners, uses many early consonants
Social Communication: Imitates adult actions, shows affection, shares joint attention on objects
Feeding: Progresses to table foods, uses spoon with assistance, drinks from a sippy or straw cup
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