Language and Speech

By 3 years, your child:
Cannot talk in short phrases

By 4 years, your child:
Doesn't use sentences of more than three words
Uses "me" and "you" incorrectly

By 5 years, your child:
Has trouble understanding two-part commands with prepositions ("under" or "on")
Cannot give his or her first and last name
Doesn't use plurals or past tense the right way
Does not talk about daily activities

Language and speech problems are the most common type of developmental delay.

Speech refers to verbal expression.

Language is a broader system of expressing and receiving information.

What to look for...

1. Say "Supercalifraglisticexpalidosouc"

2. Tell your neighbor what you did yesterday and the other person notice if they are using plurals and past tense the correct way

3. Say your first and last name

Let's try it....