12 MONTH SPEECH AND LANGUGE CHECKLIST


Consult the Glossary for an Explanation of Terms

Cognitive Skills

  • Imitates simple actions.
  • Looks for objects removed from line of vision.
  • Predicts outcomes from events (e.g., flipping a light switch will turn on/off the light).
  • Puts objects into containers.
  • Transfers objects from one hand to another.
  • Recognizes familiar objects, persons, and pets.


Pragmatic Skills

  • Responds to environmental sounds.

Semantic Skills

  • Understands 50 words.
  • Waves "bye-bye".
  • Complies with simple commands occasionally (e.g., "give me," "come here").
  • Says first words.
  • Points and vocalizes as a way of obtaining objects.

Phonetic Skills

  • Babbles while looking at a book.
  • Imitates new sounds and words.

If your child is not showing the above speech and language related skills, a consultation is recommended with a licensed speech and language pathologist who can provide you with suggestions which may prevent a communication problem from developing, determine if a screening test or in-depth diagnostic testing is needed at this time, and/or provide you with possible funding sources if treatment is needed.

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