Monday, December 19, 2011

Geoff's speech

Just got this email regarding speech milestones for Geoffrey's age. I guess we have no worried in the speech department...

Your 2-year-old now

Look for reassuring signs that your child's language skills are on track by watching his behavior as well as listening to his words. Among the language-related skills expected between 24 and 36 months:

  • Listens to a story with pictures (staying engaged as you discuss them).
  • Plays pretend games.
  • Enjoys looking at picture books, turning pages, and naming what he sees.
  • Can answer questions with "yes" or "no."
  • Can follow a simple request.
  • Learns new words quickly.
  • Copies words parent speaks.
  • Names common foods and objects he has regular contact with.
  • Identifies body parts.
  • Refers to self by name and knows last name.
  • Knows about 200 words by 24 months and 450 words by 30 months.
  • Uses two words together by 24 months and three- to four-word sentences by 36 months.
  • Sings songs and knows a nursery rhyme or two.

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