Language Development

Birth to 3 Months

Jan 1, 1995

Makes "cooing" sounds
smiles when spoken to
Cries differently for different needs
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/language-development/art-20045163

3 Months to 6 Months

Apr 1, 1995

Make gurgling noises when playing
Babble a variety of sounds
Moves eyes to direction of sound
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/language-development/art-20045163

6 Months to 12 Months

Oct 1, 1995

Babbles using long and short groups of sounds
Babbles to keep attention communicates using gestures
imitates different speech sounds
Has one or two words
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/speech-and-language

1 to 2 Years

Jan 1, 1997

Knows a few parts of the body
Follows simple commands
Enjoys simple stories
Acquires new words on a regular basis
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/speech-and-language

2 to 3 Years

Jan 1, 1998

Has a word for almost everything
use two-three word phrases
Names objects
follows two step direction
[Link text]https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/23/