Speech and Language Milestones - Communication Development - Caregiver Handouts
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Support parents and caregivers to understand their child's speech, language, and communication development without overwhelming them with information, with these caregiver-friendly communication development handouts.
These parent-friendly Early Intervention handouts cover speech, language, and communication milestones from birth to 5 years old. These handouts are perfect for sharing with parents and caregivers in your Early Intervention sessions.
About these Communication Development handouts:
These caregiver-friendly handouts cover speech, language, and communication milestones from birth - 5 years in increments. Two versions have been included, with varying age ranges:
- Set one- 0-3mo, 3-6mo, 6-9mo, 9-12mo, 12-15mo, 15-18mo, 18-24mo, 24-30mo, 30-36mo, 3-4 years, 4-5 years.
- Set two- 0-6mo, 6-12mo, 12-18mo, 18-24mo, 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years.
The information included within these handouts is designed to give parents/caregivers a general guide so they are aware of the speech and language milestones and skills their child is developing at different ages. The information included is intentionally brief and written in caregiver-friendly terms. These handouts should not be used to set goals, determine eligibility for services, etc.
Each handout includes the following:
- “I am learning to”- This section includes brief milestones which explain the skills the child is developing at that age.
- “Things I enjoy”- This section outlines things most children enjoy doing at that age.
- “How you can help”- This section gives some simple tips for how parents/caregivers can support the development of these skills at home.
Ideas for use:
- Share with parents/caregivers after initial assessments/evaluations.
- Share with parents/caregivers after IEP meetings (or similar).
- Put on a bulletin board display in your clinic room or waiting area. Print extras so parents/caregivers can take a copy home.
- Put in a binder and share with parents/caregivers whenever they have questions about their child’s progress.
- Print and bind into a booklet for your own reference or to share with others.
US and UK/AUS versions are included, as well as both color and black and white options.
Please note: A variety of sources were considered and compiled together while creating this resource. There is some discrepancy between skills & milestones reported at each age & stage, therefore the most commonly reported skills/milestones/values were chosen. Full references are included within the resource.
Loved by Therapists and Caregivers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Susan N. says: "I have posted these in the waiting room like a gallery of sorts, and then provide as a handout to parents of my clients! I love the artwork, the simplicity of the information, and my parents love them! Thank you."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Listening with Mrs Lee. says: "This is a wonderful handout for parents during early intervention sessions! The families I work with really appreciate the handouts as reminders."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Julee W. says: "These reference sheets are a great resource for parents to understand milestones. They are easy to understand and are well organized."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mia M. says: "This resource puts info I normally give parents in multiple different handouts into one simple document! So good for giving to parents following assessments, especially for the little ones!"
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