As children grow, their listening and speaking skills develop at different ages and stages. Understanding these developmental milestones can help parents and caregivers better assess their child's progress and identify potential areas of concern.
Children often learn to listen and speak at different ages and stages
It can be beneficial to learn more about hearing and speech development milestones. To better understand your child's progress, follow these guidelines:
| Age | Listening and able to comprehend | Language and speech |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3 months | Loud noises startle him. When spoken to, he smiles. When he hears her parent's voices, he seems to recognize them and calms down. Sucking behavior changes in reaction to sound. | Produces a cooing sound For various reasons, cries in different ways. When he sees his parents, he smiles. |
| 4-6 months | Eyes move in the direction of noises. Changes in voice tone trigger a response. Plays with toys that create noises Listens to music with interest | Babbling sounds are beginning to sound more like speech. Excitement and annoyance are expressed through sound. When left alone or while playing with you, he makes gurgling sounds. |
| 7 months-1 year | Play games such as "Where is Mommy?" and "Around and around the." Turns to face the source of the noise. When spoken to, listens and recognizes words such as "cup," "ball," and other familiar items. | Long and short clusters of noises, such as "up-up-up/down," make up babbling. To catch and maintain people's attention, they use speaking or non-crying sounds. imitates various speech sounds. Has one or two words ("bye-bye," "dada," "mama") that aren't always intelligible. |
| 1-2 years | When questioned, she points to a few bodily parts. Understands and obeys simple commands. Hears simple stories, songs, and rhymes. When a name is called, it points to an image in a book. | Every month, he adds to his vocabulary. Munna, where are you? is an example of a one- to two-word query. combines two words ("more choco"). At the start of words, he uses a variety of consonant sounds. |
Conclusion
Every child is unique, and their developmental milestones may vary. However, having a basic understanding of the general stages of listening and speech development can help parents and caregivers identify potential concerns and seek professional help when necessary. It is important to closely monitor a child's development and seek medical attention if there are any concerns.
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