Did you know communication begins at birth and develops very rapidly through the first three years of life? If you are concerned about your child’s communication skills, don’t wait to get the help and support you need! Contact us TODAY!
Seek Early Intervention if
By 9 months your child is not:
- Responding to sounds/noises/name
- Smiling at people
- Cooing, babbling or making sounds
- Laughing or squealing with familiar adults
- Interested in or recognizing familiar faces
- Interested in peek a boo type games
- Looking where YOU point
- Making eye contact
By 18 months your child is not:
- Searching for items you hide
- Using single words to label objects or people
- Waving, clapping or shaking head
- Pointing to objects
- Understanding how to use familiar items (brush, cup, shoe)
- Upset when loved one leaves
- Copying others
- Learning new skills rapidly
By 2 years old your child is not:
- Understanding action words (“come”, “stop”, “sit”)
- Using at least 2 word phrases
- Using at least 200 words
- Following simple directions (“come here”, “give me”, “go get”)
- Imitating actions or words
- Interested in other children