Speech Milestones for Children

APD, Article Index, Five Years Old (5), Four Years Old (4), Infant (3 - 12 months), Learning Challenge Types, MRELD, Newborn (0-3 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 Years), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Three Years Old (3)

Speech milestones provide a guide to typical language development in children. Here’s a general breakdown of these milestones: Birth to 3 Months: Makes cooing and gurgling sounds. Reacts to loud noises (startles or quiets). Smiles when spoken to or in response...