Expressive communication milestones track a child's ability to use speech, gestures, or signs to share their wants, needs, and ideas. These milestones offer a framework for development, but every child progresses at their own pace. If you have concerns about your child's expressive communication skills, consulting a professional speech pathologist can provide personalized guidance and support.

Receptive communication milestones track a child's ability understand words, sentences and questions to engage and participate in daily activities. These milestones offer a framework for development, but every child progresses at their own pace. If you have concerns about your child's expressive communication skills, consulting a professional speech pathologist can provide personalized guidance and support.

Stuttering milestones focus on a child's fluency patterns during speech development. While occasional disfluencies are common, consistent stuttering can indicate a need for evaluation. These milestones serve as a guideline, and every child develops fluency at their own pace. If you have concerns about your child's stuttering frequency or severity, a certified speech pathologist can assess their individual needs and offer effective treatment strategies.

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) milestones track a child's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech. These milestones highlight the typical development of speech sounds, but
every child progresses at their own pace. If you notice difficulty forming sounds, inconsistent pronunciation, or struggles using gestures alongside speech, consulting a speech-language pathologist can provide a diagnosis and create a personalized therapy plan to improve communication skills.