Speech & Language Milestones:

• 0-3 Months: Coos, makes gurgling sounds, begins to smile at people.
• 4-6 Months: Babbles, laughs, makes sounds when spoken to.
• 7-12 Months: Responds to their name, says simple words like “mama” or “dada.”
• Turns head toward sounds

Occupational Therapy Milestones:

• 0-3 Months: Holds head up while on tummy, opens and closes fists.
• 4-6 Months: Reaches for and grasps toys, begins to sit with support.
• 7-12 Months: Stands while holding on, plays peek-a-boo, moves objects from one hand to the other.

Signs Your Child May Need Therapy:

• Limited or absent babbling.
• Difficulty making eye contact or responding to sounds.
• Delays in reaching for or grasping objects.

Speech & Language Milestones:

• 12-18 Months: Uses simple words, follows simple directions.
• 19-24 Months: Combines words, points to body parts when asked.
• 25-36 Months: Speaks in sentences, uses pronouns like “I” and “you.”

Occupational Therapy Milestones:

• 12-18 Months: Walks independently, stacks blocks, scribbles with crayons.
• 19-24 Months: Runs, kicks a ball, feeds themselves with a spoon.
• 25-36 Months: Walks up and down stairs, dresses themselves with help, builds towers with blocks.

Signs Your Child May Need Therapy:

• Difficulty following simple directions.
• Limited vocabulary or difficulty combining words.
• Delays in walking, running, or other motor skills.

Speech & Language Milestones:

• 3-4 Years: Uses sentences with 4-5 words, tells simple stories.
• 4-5 Years: Speaks clearly, uses past tense, asks questions.

Occupational Therapy Milestones:

• 3-4 Years: Draws basic shapes, uses scissors, dresses themselves independently.
• 4-5 Years: Draws a person with a head, body, and limbs, hops on one foot, catches a ball.

Signs Your Child May Need Therapy:

• Difficulty speaking clearly or being understood by others.
• Struggles with fine motor skills like holding a pencil or using scissors.
• Delays in social skills or difficulty interacting with peers.

Speech & Language Milestones:

• 6-7 Years: Uses complex sentences, tells detailed stories.
• 7-8 Years: Speaks clearly, uses correct grammar, reads aloud fluently.

Occupational Therapy Milestones:

• 6-7 Years: Writes legibly, uses a computer keyboard, ties shoes.
• 7-8 Years: Completes multi-step tasks, plays sports, uses tools like scissors and rulers.

Signs Your Child May Need Therapy:

• Difficulty expressing themselves clearly or organizing their thoughts.
• Struggles with handwriting, typing, or other fine motor skills.
• Delays in reading, writing, or other academic skills.