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Most children learn skills within an age range, such as between 12 and 18 months. A child who takes longer to learn a skill may have a problem.
Language is made up of the words we use to share ideas and get what we want. Language includes speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. A child with a language disorder may have trouble with one or more of these skills.
It is important that you know what to expect. Below are some signs of language problems. You’ll see the expected age range next to each skill.
Signs of language problems include:
Birth – 3 months Not smiling or playing with others
4 – 7 months Not babbling
7 – 12 months Making only a few sounds. Not using gestures, like waving or pointing.
7 months – 2 years Not understanding what others say
12 – 18 months Saying only a few words
1½ – 2 years Not putting two words together
2 years Saying fewer than 50 words
2 – 3 years Having trouble playing and talking with other children
2½ – 3 years Having problems with early reading and writing. For example, your child may not like to draw or look at books.
You can help your child learn language by
Talking, reading, and playing with your child.
Listening and responding to what your child says.
Talking with your child in the language that you are most comfortable using.
Teaching your child to speak another language, if you speak one.
Talking about what you do and what your child does during the day.
Using a lot of different words with your child.
Using longer sentences, as your child gets older.
Having your child play with other children.
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