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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