Speech Therapy Milestones
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Our speech language-pathologists help meet the needs of children who have communication challenges, swallowing/feeding difficulties, and language delays. They go above and beyond to help their patients communicate through various treatment approaches and adaptive strategies. We offer services in the outpatient setting and school environment. Our goal is to help each child achieve their highest potential!
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The developmental milestones provided here can be used as a general guideline to monitor your child’s progress with speech and language development. It is important to remember that each child develops at his or her own pace, but speech therapy can help assist in the growth and development of your child to reach their fullest potential.
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0-3 months
- Coos and gurgles
- Brings hand to mouth
- Turns head towards sounds
6-9 months
- Vocalizes consonant/vowel syllables and two syllables (ex. gaga)
- Engages in vocal play; uses word-like expressions
- Uses voice for attention
- Responds to name vocally
- Looks for family members/pets when they are named
- Shouts for attention
- Plays peek-a-boo
9-11 months
- Should begin or continue to babble when alone
- Use “dada” or “mama” appropriately and specifically
- Repeat sounds or gestures if laughed at
- Play patty cake
- Wave “bye-bye”
12-15 months
- Use phrases like “uh-oh” and “no-no”
- Has one to three word vocabulary
- Says “no” meaningfully
- Asks for food or drink with sounds and/or words
- Throws tantrums when unhappy
- Gives or blows kisses
- Plays with other children
- May wave “hi” to greet others
16-24 months
- Imitate environmental sounds such as a car “vroom”
- Use two word sentences
- Expresses up to 50 words in vocabulary
- Interact with peers using gestures and verbalizations
- Use own name to refer to self
- Uses jargon mixed with intelligent words
- Display a wide range of emotions, including jealousy of another family member (ex. sibling)
2 years
- Uses three word sentences
- Can become easily frustrated when misunderstood
- Communicate full name to others
- Recite simple nursery rhymes
- Sing phrases of songs
- Match shapes
- Sorting
- Enjoy being read to
3-4 years
- Asks a question beginning with “who”, “what”, “when”, or “where”
- Uses possessives correctly (“mommy’s car”)
- Uses normal loudness and tone
- Uses sentences most of the time
- Shows sympathy and concern when appropriate
- Uses language in imaginative play
4-5 years
- Regularly uses pronouns (he, she, etc)
- Calls attention to own performance verbally
- Names attributes of objects (size, shape, and color)
- Uses “no” and “not” appropriately
- Uses future tense
- Answers questions about a story being read
- Names three objects from memory
5+ years
- Tells a story by reading the pictures
- Asks the meaning of abstract words
- Speaks fluently and correctly; except for confusions of F, S and TH sounds
- Gives home address
- Retells a brief story
What Our Families Are Saying:
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"I am so grateful to all the staff members at this location. They are all absolutely amazing not just with my son but with all the people they are in contact with. They have an abundance of resources and information for parents and I see so much progress with my son who receives services here! I am more than pleased with this establishment. The woman who works directly with my son is more than patient and gives 100% every visit. It is more than clear that each member of staff is in love with and dedicated to their work and providing the best care and optimal results to all patients."
- Jessy Roberts
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"We love FPT and all the therapists who have helped our daughter! Each therapist has been loving, patient, encouraging and hardworking with our girl. We have seen so much progress from when we began two years ago!! We’re very thankful for FPT and look forward to our therapy day each week! I would highly recommend them to any other parent."
- Caroline Middlebrooks
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"Love this place! Everyone there is the most kind and compassionate women I’ve ever met. They really go above and beyond to help your child, but also help you understand the best ways to help your child. I’m so thankful for everything they’ve done for my daughter in just the few short weeks she been going here. Such a great place!"
-Jessica Bywater
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"My son has been coming here for longer than I can remember. Everyone is super nice and extremely helpful and knowledgeable as to the best options for the best care of my child. The new ownership is hands down the best. You can feel the love in the atmosphere when you walk in the door. Every one is excited to be there. I will never take my child anywhere else."
-Christina Terry
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"My daughter has been coming here for the majority of her life. If it wasn't for the speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists at Foundations, my daughter would not have progressed as far as she has. We absolutely love everyone there, even the front office staff. Thank you for caring for each of your clients, including my daughter."
-Denise Corley
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"Our therapist always go above and beyond for my son! They are a part of our family and have helped my son reach milestones we did not know were possible! My son receives PT, OT, speech and feeding. I would absolutely recommend their services to anyone!"
- Jasmine Caldwell
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“We are so thankful for Foundations. Everyone here is a blessing to us!”
- Kelli Bufford
