Your Child's 3rd Year (2 - 3 Years)
Key speech milestones to watch for during this stage.
Expressive Language: Uses 3-4 word sentences, asks 'why?' and 'what?' questions
Receptive Language: Understands prepositions, follows two-step related directions
Speech Sounds: 75%+ intelligible to strangers, most early and middle sounds established
Social Communication: Engages in parallel play, emerging conversational turn-taking
Feeding: Eats a varied diet, chews most textures, drinks from an open cup with some spills
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If your child isn't meeting these milestones, early intervention makes all the difference. Our specialists are here to help.
