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9-12 Months
3-4 Years
12-18 Months
4-5 Years
18-24 Months
5-6 Years
2-2.5 Years
6-7 Years
2.5-3 Years

9-12 Months Old
​Normal Developmental Milestones

Receptive Language 

  • Follow simple instructions​
  • Understands in/on
  • Can point to 2 or more objects from a group
  • Gives blocks or toys that are requested

Expressive Language

  • First words are heard around 12 months, but by 18 months you should expect to hear about 10-20 meaningful words
  • Shakes head for no or yes
  • Uses body language to express most needs (i.e. pointing, grunting)
  • Use the word 'no' in refusal
  • Answers simple 'where' questions 


Articulation/Verbal Output

  • ​​Should be able to say the sounds for m, n, p, b, d, w, h

​Pragmatic/Social Language

  • Shows feelings by smiling, crying and pointing
  • Clings to familiar adults/demonstrates separation anxiety
  • Cries when parent leaves and is shy around strangers
  • Responds to own name
  • Laugh at silly behavior
  • Prefers certain people 
  • Imitates sounds, gestures or actions to get parent's attention
  • Wave goodbye
  • Give hugs
  • Recognize their name and own photo
  • Shows empathy (for example, crying when another child is crying)
  • Puts arm or leg out to help with dressing.

Play Skills

  • Enjoys playing games like “peek-a-boo” and “pat-a-cake”
  • Prefers certain toys
  • Stack at least 2 blocks
  • Scribble with a crayon/marker


Oral Motor

  • Able to drink from an open cup 
  • Starts to use a spoon
  • Uses lip closure to swallow liquids and soft solids
  • Self feeds 
  • Begins to drink through a straw








Literacy

  • Able to turn pages in a book​


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I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Cove Speech Language And Feeding Therapy. They helped my son go from not wanting to put any solid foods even close to his mouth, to trying all sorts of new foods in just a few months. The therapists worked with him on his sensory issues, on self-feeding, and on learning to chew. They were patient and friendly, and through play, made it a very enjoyable experience for my son. I highly recommend this practice to anyone who needs speech and/or feeding therapy. I will never forget how much they helped my son and I am forever grateful to them." -Sheena R.

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  • 516-669-0434
  • Our Services
    • Social Language
    • Safe and Sound Protocol
    • Foodology Feeding Therapy
    • Speaking & Verbal Expression >
      • Articulation
      • Late Talker Early Intervention Long Island
      • AAC
    • Reading and Literacy
  • About Us
    • Insurance and Payment For Speech Therapy
  • Shop
  • FAQ, Normal Development, and Red Flags
    • Normal Developmental Milestones >
      • 9-12 Months Old
      • 12-18 Months Old
      • 18-24 Months Old
      • 2-2.5 Years Old
      • 2.5-3 Years Old
      • 3-4 Years Old
      • 4-5 Years Old
      • 5-6 Years Old
      • 6-7 Years Old
    • Red Flags
    • What Causes Speech and Language Delay?
    • What is 'Normal' Speech and Language Development?
  • Our Community
  • Resources
    • How To Use Toys For Language Development 0-3
    • Recommended Products